Postal services in Spain (Correos)

Overview

Correos is Spain's national postal operator, handling far more than standard mail — parcel delivery, certified/registered post (burofax), money transfers, and even some basic banking services in rural areas without a bank branch.

Requirements

• No special eligibility — open to anyone

Step-by-step process

• Use standard post for everyday letters and postcards, available from any post box or Correos office
• Use certified post (correo certificado) or burofax when you need proof of sending and delivery, often required for formal legal or administrative communications
• Use Correos Express or standard parcel services for sending packages domestically or internationally
• Check whether your local Correos office offers Correos Cash or other banking-adjacent services, useful in areas with limited bank branch access

Required documents

• ID for certified post, high-value parcels, or any service requiring signature/verification

Common mistakes

• Using standard post for something that legally requires proof of delivery — a burofax or certified letter is often the correct format for formal notices
• Not tracking a parcel through the Correos app, missing a missed-delivery notification

Practical tips

• A burofax is commonly used in Spain for formal notices (e.g. to a landlord or employer) because it provides legal proof of both content and delivery
• Correos post boxes (buzones) are yellow and found throughout cities — collection times are usually posted on the box itself

How Tuchati can help

If you need to send something formally and aren't sure which Correos service is the right one, Tuchati can help you choose.