What is Postcrossing?
It's a project that allows anyone to receive postcards (real ones, not electronic) from random places in the world. Learn more.
How does it work?
Request an address and a Postcard ID Mail the postcard to that address Receive a postcard from another postcrosser! Register the Postcard ID you have received Go to number 1 to receive more postcards!
What is happening now?
Postcrossing Blog
European Capital of Culture - Guimarães 2012
Guimarães was the place where Portugal was born. This small city in the north of the country has a lot to offer and is this year's European Capital of Culture (along with Maribor in Slovenia).
Postcrossing Stats
293,301 members
202 countries
453 postcards/hour
10,303,718 postcards received
360,941 postcards traveling
55,256,980,657 km traveled
1,378,839 laps around the world
202 countries
453 postcards/hour
10,303,718 postcards received
360,941 postcards traveling
55,256,980,657 km traveled
1,378,839 laps around the world
User testimonials
“It's not about receiving and collecting cards-It's about sharing a part of yourself with the world. Influencing people and leaving your mark in a place you may not ever get to visit. It's about connecting. It's putting a smile on someone face you may never get to meet. It makes my day better.”
Kelly, USA
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