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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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

Is a great place for ppl to meet new ppl habd make new friends and share interests and hobbies with one another

Penpal Frogeatscheese

16 (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)

I really enjoyed using this pen pal website. It’s a wonderful place to meet new people, make genuine friendships,and learn about different backgrounds.I would definitely recommend it to Anyone who making new friends and having meaningful conversations more interesting and meaningful. It’s also a nice way to improve communication skills and discover new perspectives. I would definitely recommend this website to anyone who enjoys meeting new people and building genuine friendships through meaningful conversations and cultural exchange

Penpal Lucy98

28 (Female)

I love this website & its purpose! I have made many very sweet penpals here and enjoy the hobby. Meeting people, even without any premium memberships is super easy. Connecting over other Apps later on once one got to know each other should also be possible, to stay in contact better. (getting notifications from their messages, reacting to posts/ stories) Maybe a great alternative to add would be people being able to upload posts to their own profile to show their personality a little better.

Penpal crystall1

19 (Female)

I have used this service for years and never had any trouble just wonderful service. Use it to make friends from around the world that last for years.

Penpal Alberta Mouse

80 (Female)

Nice site , good to make new friends across the world and learn their culture and language.

Penpal maple77

30 (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)

It's nice the site has requirements to meet before exchanging addresses, so you can vet the other person. I have been able to connect with lots of people here on this site.

Penpal Kate Elizabeth

25 (Female)

Hello from France! I love Global Penfriends as it allows chatting, writing, sending postcards and decorated envelopes, and discovering surprises in my mailbox. I’m a tea lover, and I keep a tea journal where I record all the teas I try. I also enjoy scrapbooking. Right now, I’m making ATCs. I love flat stickers, washi tape, and so on. I’m not picky, and it’s such a pleasure to open my mailbox. Wishing everyone a joyful life! Thank you Global Penfriends

Penpal Blue

58 (Female)

This site is so easy to use, even for someone like me who is very versed in technology. I am hoping to find friends from all walks of life to share cultural experiences among other things

Penpal Morkai

46 (Female)