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

I think is a great way to learn more and meet new people but I do wish it was an app. I also with it was easier to do things without credits. The credits really frustrate me a little since I come a family that isn’t big on the idea of contacting strangers lol

Penpal Whimsyworship

16 (Female)

I here met my best friend, people are so kind, love this app. People are also so respectful and patient if you're learning a new languaje

Penpal Liri0

15 (Female)

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)

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)

Great way to write and get to know people from all over the world, which is safe in the comfort of your home.

Penpal R6000

60 (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 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 have enjoyed meeting new people and hearing a bit about how people live in other parts of the world.

Penpal Penny Palindrome

37 (Female)

I think this is a very good site which is clearly set out and has lots of features. I don't know what else to say

Penpal Bronte66

60 (Female)

we can change language and culture , we will get many experience , we have new fried from a whole the world

Penpal saristjo

50 (Female)