Global Penfriends

Write to pen pals online from 195+ countries — and swap letters by post when you're ready. Safe, secure and family friendly.

Find new International Friends

Our members come from all over the world to make new friends, share their culture, learn a language and talk about travel. Most write to each other through our safe online messaging, and many also enjoy swapping letters, postcards and mail art by post. All ages are welcome, from school age to seniors, in a family-friendly, secure club.

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Search Global Penfriends to find the right penpals.

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Message your penpals in our secure online messaging, and swap postal addresses safely if you'd like to write by post too.

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International friendship online and by post

Global Penfriends has been connecting penpals for 30+ years. Send a message to a new friend today.

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Members can select penpals based on common interests such as international friendship, language partners, travel friends and e-pals, plus snail mail, postcard and mail art swaps.

What our members say

This app/website is very good. Its easy to use and navigate. The people ive met here are very kind and its cool to meet new people from other cultures!

Penpal XoxoMochi13

12 (Female)

Some of the best people I know have come from Global Penfriends. I have create lifelong friendships that have allowed me to meet and travel to new places.

Penpal Miss Robinson

34 (Female)

It's a good Site to meet peaple from other countries and broaden your hirizones of thinking by getting to know different cultures.

Penpal AllMyColours

40 (Female)

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first joined but I've made several wonderful friends & it's been a great experience so far.

Penpal MauMom

75 (Female)

This site is genuinely great for connecting with others throughout the world. I have not yet figured out how to update my profile to reflect more of who I am . Also, email conversation space is limited.

Penpal Intrigued

73 (Female)

Mi experiencia es genial en Global Penfriends! He hecho amigos de todas partes, y es tan respetuoso todo, diez de puntaje 🫶🏽

Penpal mile1

32 (Female)

I found 2 penfriends on this site. It's easy to navigate and I love that the site is not full with adds. Helps to use it even on my phone. The search function helps to pick a person to write to. The limit per day for non paying users is a bit annoying but I understand that globalpenfriends.com need a reason that you're joining.

Penpal suzuch4n

40 (Female)

I appreciate the connections I find on this site. I also appreciate the safety measures and the spirit of friendship. Thank you Global Penfriends.

Penpal MaryQuiteContrary

46 (Female)

This website has helped me make friends from all over the world, the rules they implement help ensure that everyone is safe!

Penpal breadandmilk

20 (Female)

It's a decent site but not everyone writes regularly, although it's important to find a good fit with people

Penpal MSMgetsMail

61 (Female)