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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Your profile describes you and your penpal preferences.

Find a Penpal

Search Global Penfriends to find the right penpals.

Start Writing

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

I love it cos, Ive met amazing people on this site and still meeting more!!, i love learning about new music, theatre productions, authors and their books, culture etc!, when i joined penfriends i was abit skepticak at first, but then i got the hang of it and loved it!, i go on it like (NEARLY) everyday!!,

Penpal Debbieee

13 (Female)

It's a safe way to talk to more people, it takes precautions to protect your data, and it's very interactive and fun—I love it!

Penpal Andree

20 (Female)

I really love this website as it provides filters and has a lot of functions to find people with similar interests! There is a smile function that can help if you are a bit shy.

Penpal IlikeGreen

21 (Female)

I came here for a penpal hobby, and i met so many amazing people! so many letters! so much fun! 100% recommend!

Penpal whiterabbit23

14 (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)

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)

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)

Thanks for giving us this platform. I've met really interesting people from across the world. I've only recently joined the snail mail community, and I have to say that it is really fun waiting for a letter and also writing and sending it.

Penpal Qesheth

38 (Female)

I really like the idea of a penfriend site! 😊 It is a great way for people from different places to meet, communicate, share experiences, and learn about different cultures. The site can help users build genuine friendships through messages!

Penpal Jorith

50 (Female)

I really like Global Penfriends because I've gotten to meet so many interesting people, who i wouldn't have met otherwise. It's been a great experience. it's given me an opportunity to practice my typing as well. I really like Global Penfriends and would definitely recommend to a friend

Penpal Bookworm234

15 (Female)