Hybrid mail is physical post which is sent as an electronic document to a printing location near its destination, only traveling in physical form for a small part of the journey.

Because much of the mechanical sorting and shipping is eliminated, hybrid mail can be cheaper and greener than traditional mail.

In the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom there are a several § internet-based hybrid mail services. From the local print hubs, the post is handed to the Royal Mail for the final few miles under downstream access agreements. These providers are also known as mail forwarding companies that provide virtual post-office boxes.