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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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

everything is fine. i don’t use this website very often but when i do i really enjoy it. people are a little introverted tho

Penpal Komarzycalola

17 (Female)

I really appreciate your safety concerns & recommendations, and I love the ability to choose if I wanna penpal with male or female users

Penpal Viboslava

23 (Female)

Global Penfriends is such a warm and welcoming space. It makes it easy to connect with kind, creative people from all over the world, and there’s something really special about slowing down and building friendships through letters. Perfect for anyone who loves journaling, stationery, and meaningful connections.

Penpal anits_sanpop3

26 (Female)

I found three great penpals friends that i talk to constantly for over a year. It's great and easy to use!

Penpal maja_23

20 (Female)

I'm really happy with this website which allowed me to meet some friends around the world, helped me learn languages (mainly german) and discover other cultures ❤️

Penpal BlueCactus

15 (Female)

I enjoy writing to people and learning about them and their culture. Great way to make friendships! Such a variety of people to get to know!

Penpal GimmeGirl

72 (Female)

This website is a great way to meet new friends, snail mail penpals, email penpals, etc. I joined to try to make some new friends before travelling overseas, and I have made some wonderful friends through this site.

Penpal AussieBex

43 (Female)

I've found this site a good way to communicate with people from all over the world! Penfriens are kind and respectful.

Penpal Geniza

34 (Female)

I've gotten to meet so many awesome people on here, with various interests, living in various places. it has helped expand my horizons!

Penpal Starflare

16 (Female)

Very good, I just wish it were easier to make friends. I loved the site’s aesthetics and functionality. Muito bom, só queria que fosse mais fácil fazer amigos, eu amei a estética e funcionalidade do site

Penpal Altmoonn

16 (Female)