Global Penfriends

Find Snail mail and internet friends from around the world. Safe, secure and family friendly.

Find new International Friends

Our penpals are from all over the world, interested in new friendships, exchanging culture, learning a language, travel and education. Our snail mail members enjoy exchanging Letters, Postcards, Mail-Art, Candy and much more. Global Penfriends is a family friendly, secure place to meet new pen pals. All ages are welcome (School age to Seniors) Correspond by old fashioned snail mail or internet.

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Correspond with your penpals via our secure online messaging system or start sending letters to your penpal by post and become snail mail pen pals.

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International friendship by Post or Internet

Global Penfriends has been connecting Penpals by post and internet for over 25 years. Start writing a letter or send a message to a new friend today.

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Popular Penpal Groups

Members can select penpals based on common interests such as, international friendship, snail mail exchange, language partner, travel friends, candy swaps, mail art, parcel exchange, postcard exchange.

What our members say

Penpal-ing and making friends are my favorite things to do. I still remember the first letter I had ever sent and ever received, it was the best feeling in the world. Without Global Penfriends, none of that would have been possible. So thank you GP, for making this experience memorable, fun, and safe.

Penpal bamallama dingdong

17 (Female)

This is an excellent resource to obtain snail mail penpals, thanks! I have conversed back and forth at least once with three new people so far. Experiences have been positive.

Penpal K1985

40 (Female)

it has been fun, hav3 now one real friend i talk to daily, but lately mails haven't come when they send to me. but otherwise this is great!

Penpal Reyoo

16 (Female)

Excellent! so much better than expected. Exchanging with some interesting people! Reasonably priced for everyone.

Penpal Diane Fraser

72 (Female)

This website provides a great way to meet persons from different geographical locations and learn about their culture.

Penpal Vinwade6

57 (Female)

I've been able to meet new friends even started learning languages too, it's a great experience you should try it

Penpal Britneypure

14 (Female)

I’ve used this site to find people super easy and fun way to meet new people. I like how you can customize what type of people yu want to meet what location and age like yours

Penpal BonBon222

22 (Female)

I met some of my actual penpals, with whom I am still in contact after almost two years. BEST site to meet people safely

Penpal mevveyh

16 (Female)

Global Penfriends is a fantastic way to meet friends from around the world! The website is easy to use, and I’ve already connected with several interesting people. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting international friendships.

Penpal Thawra

59 (Female)

It's been a really good way to meet people in other parts of the world. I have met quite a few on here, but most of my contacts have been genuine.

Penpal Coastal Art Life

42 (Female)