Is a freepost UK address valid if sent from ROI?

[Bosshog]

I have a form to send to the UK which a Freepost address was given (no printed envelope supplied). Is it still free if sent from the Republic of Ireland?

 

[lazylump]

The answer I received from an Post recently when I enquired about this with a UK freepost envelope was it is only freepost when posted in the UK.

This does not cover getting it to the UK and I was charge the standard rate from ROI

 

[DrMoriarty]

I would imagine not. The cost of mail to Freepost addresses is paid by the recipient (usually a business, or a Govt. department) who would be billed by An Post in Ireland, and Royal Mail in the UK.

An Post's website doesn't offer any relevant info in their FAQ section, and their search function doesn't seem to work — but I don't think there's any reciprocal agreement in place that would allow for what you're describing.

[Edit: post crossed with lazylump's]

 

[Bosshog]

OK thanks. I also had no joy with the An Post website.

Ill stick a stamp on it so!!