Mail a real postcard online

You write it on a screen; it arrives as a real postcard in a real mailbox. Earth Voyage prints your photo on 4x6 glossy cardstock, stamps it, and mails it anywhere in the United States. Every card carries a QR code, so the person who gets it can tell you it arrived — and thank you for it.

Mail a postcard

The postcard they can thank you for

Every other way of mailing a postcard online ends the same way: you pay, the card disappears into the postal system, and you never find out whether it arrived. Earth Voyage prints a QR code on every card. The person who receives it scans the code and can say thank you — and that message comes back to you.

So you learn the card landed, and they get a way to answer something that has no reply address. Collect five thanks and you earn a free postcard credit, which is our way of saying the loop is the point.

Designed on a screen, delivered by the postal service

You build the card in a browser: choose a photo, position it on the front, type the message for the back, and enter the address. We print it, stamp it and hand it to the postal service. Nothing about the finished object is digital — it is a 4x6 card on thick glossy stock that arrives with the rest of the mail.

  • Use your own photo, or start from a destination template.
  • The message side is set in a handwritten typeface, not a receipt font.
  • Addresses are checked against postal records as you type.
  • Follow the card from printing until it reaches the mailbox.

What it costs to mail one

A single postcard is $4.99, and that is the whole price — printing, the stamp and delivery are all in it. There is no subscription, no minimum order and no per-card postage added at checkout.

What you buyPrice
One postcard$4.99
3 credits$11.97 ($3.99 each)
10 credits$29.90 ($2.99 each)

Where it goes, and how long it takes

Currently, we mail postcards to any valid mailing address within the United States. Delivery times are typically between 3 to 7 business days, depending on the destination. You will be notified once your card has shipped.

You can also write a card now and schedule it to be mailed on a date in the future, which is the only reliable way to remember a birthday.

If something goes wrong in the mail

We have a happiness guarantee. If your postcard is lost, damaged, or you are not completely satisfied for any reason, contact our support team. We will send a replacement free of charge or provide a full refund.

When people send one

  • From a trip, using a photo taken that morning.
  • A thank-you that is worth more than a message in an app.
  • Birthdays and anniversaries, scheduled ahead so they are not forgotten.
  • To grandparents, who would rather have something to put on the fridge.
  • To somebody who is having a bad month and would not expect post.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to mail a postcard online?

A single postcard is $4.99, and that covers printing, a stamp and delivery. Multi-card packs bring the price per card down: 3 cards for $11.97 works out at $3.99 each, and 10 cards for $29.90 at $2.99 each.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery times are typically between 3 to 7 business days, depending on the destination. You will be notified once your card has shipped.

Where do you mail postcards to?

Currently, we mail postcards to any valid mailing address within the United States.

What are the postcards like? What is the quality?

Every postcard is printed on beautiful, thick cardstock with a vibrant, glossy finish to make your photo look its best. The standard size is 4x6 inches, just like a traditional postcard.

Do I need an account to mail a postcard?

No. You can send your first card as a guest. An account is what lets you keep an address book, track what you have sent, and collect the credits people earn you by saying thank you.

What is the QR code on the postcard for?

The person who receives the card can scan it to see who sent it and say thank you. You get told the card arrived, and once five people have thanked you, you earn a free postcard credit.

What happens if the postcard is lost or damaged?

We have a happiness guarantee. If your postcard is lost, damaged, or you are not completely satisfied for any reason, contact our support team. We will send a replacement free of charge or provide a full refund.

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