BFPO
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Mail and Postal
| Stands for | British Forces Post Office |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
BFPO stands for British Forces Post Office, a mail and postal abbreviation also used in geography.
Handles mail for British armed forces personnel and their families serving overseas, using BFPO numbers in place of foreign addresses so mail travels at UK prices.
Example: Address the parcel with his service number, rank, name, unit and BFPO number, not a foreign street address.
Usage notes
BFPO is run by the Ministry of Defence, and its addresses are treated as UK destinations, so standard Royal Mail postage applies. Because mail often travels by military aircraft, items such as aerosols and lithium batteries are restricted. Each BFPO number corresponds to a location or ship.
Related abbreviations
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