Sonapost was the first known brand for sending and receiving postcards in Burkina Faso. Despite its great history, this brand has become known to the world, and thanks to the French and their innovative revolution, they managed to take the sending postcards and parcels service to a higher level.
In 1959 Burkina Faso established the postal service and assigned codes to the districts and provinces of the country. Sonapost allowed the country to identify its areas through postal codes and to improve its postal system. Today it is known as La Poste BF and its expansion in the country and the world is much talked about.
What is Sonapost?
Sonapost was the name of the company in charge of Burkina Faso's postal service. But, in 2018, the company changed its name to "La Poste Burkina Faso". Sonapost Burkina Faso, or La Poste BF, as it is now known, is the main company in charge of sending and receiving postal mail, parcels, transfers, and other services within and outside the country. This company was legally established in 1997 and has since become one of the best postal companies in the world. Also, thanks to all its services, many people in the country and the world hire it to send postcards, packages, money, and more.
In different areas of Burkina Faso you can see some yellow mailboxes, these mailboxes are those of Sonapost, although you will probably see them under the name La Poste. These mailboxes are for depositing letters and postcards that want to be sent to different areas of the country or even to other countries. If you want to know how to send a Sonapost package you can go to the office and send it from there.
As mentioned before, thanks to the large La Poste network you can send to all parts of the country and also send your postcards to other countries. France is one of La Poste BF's main allies, so the brand guarantees quality and safe service. After all, it is one of the best postal services in the world. Besides all the postal services, La Poste also allows you to conduct and manage a banking business. In this way, people can send money to different parts of the world through the different partners it has available in Burkina Faso and in France.
How can I track a Sonapost package?
Sonapost tracking is the best way to track a package or postcard that has been sent by the company. To do this, all you have to do is go to the La Poste website (Sonapost) and look for the Mail Tracking section in the Online Services. There you only have to enter the Sonapost tracking order service and the system will find the location or status of your shipments or packages. The tracking number or tracking ID is a set of numbers composed of 11–15 characters and can be found on the shipping receipt. There are also other online sites that allow you to find out the status of your shipment or package.
Where does Sonapost ship?
With Sonapost Delivery, you can not only ship within Burkina Faso but also send your letters and parcels to over 180 foreign countries. In other words, La Poste allows you to send to all member countries of the Universal Postal Union. Some parcels may not be able to be sent to all 190 UPU countries, as the maximum weight allowed by the Sonapost shipping service is 30 kg for domestic shipments and for most international shipments. However, you can send anything from postcards, letters, and newspapers to clothes, parts, appliances, and more.
How much does it cost to ship with Sonapost?
Sonapost shipping fees may vary depending on the weight, dimensions, and destination of the postcard or package. Rates for sending an average postcard nationwide range from 575 CFA francs ($1) to 5622 CFA francs ($10). Domestic postcards can weigh up to 3 kg. For international shipments, the rates vary between 915 CFA Franc (1.57$) and 11890 CFA Franc (20$).
How long does it take for a Sonapost order to arrive at the final destination?
La Poste's delivery service is fully committed to sending your letters and packages in the best possible time. Sonapost delivery time within the national territory can be delivered in two days, but for international shipments can be carried out in a period of 4 to 9 days, depending on the destination. All possible restrictions and demands from other countries must be considered when sending a postcard or package. After all, it is possible that some things may circulate within Burkina Faso but not in other countries. However, all the countries to which La Poste delivers are guaranteed to deliver on time.
Is there a Sonapost customer service?
Yes, Sonapost Burkina Faso has good customer service, both in its offices and on its website. In addition, on the La Poste website, you can select the English language so that you can better access the information you are looking for, as the website is originally in French. On the website, you will find all Sonapost customer services, as well as banking services and other details.
If you have any questions or doubts about the services offered, you can check the Sonapost Contact on the website itself or visit one of the offices located in various cities around the country. They work Monday through Friday from 9:00 am. to 6:00 pm. , and on Saturdays, they are open only in the morning. The main office is located on Avenue de la Nation, in the United Nations district, 01 BP 6000 Ouagadougou, Kadiogo, Burkina Faso. You can also contact through the Sonapost contact numbers:
- Telephone: (226) 25 30 64 20/23.
- Fax: (226) 25 33 51 51.
La Poste Burkina Faso is an excellent postal courier service that is expanding not only in Burkina Faso but also throughout the world. If you would like to know more about this postal service company, you can visit its website at http://www.laposte.bf.
