How to Order

The broad range of print and electronic products offered by the World Bank can be ordered from any of its different outlets. Note that orders from individuals must be accompanied by payment or credit card information.

To order from outside the United States:
Our publications are also available around the world from our network of distributors.

Purchase publications with your credit card via our secure on-line ordering!

PDF order form for printing!
Click on the link above to download the pdf file, print the form and fill it in, then either mail or fax in your order (see below).

To order by phone or fax (from 9 AM to 5 PM EDT weekdays):
Phone 1-800-645-7247 or 703-661-1580;
Fax 703-661-1501

To order by mail:
Write to--
The World Bank
P.O. Box 960
Herndon, VA 20172-0960, U.S.A.

To order by e-mail (from 9 AM to 5 PM EDT weekdays): books@worldbank.org

List of geographic discounts available to customers of World Bank Publications

Shipping and handling charges:

Within the U.S., charges are US$8.00 per order plus US$1.00 per item. Orders sent to street addresses will ship via UPS (trackable). Orders sent to PO Boxes will be sent via USPS Media Mail (not trackable).

Outside of the U.S., customers have the option to choose between non-trackable airmail delivery (US$7 per order plus US$6 per item) and trackable couriered delivery (US$20 per order plus US$8 per item). Non-trackable delivery may take 4-6 weeks, trackable delivery takes 1-2 weeks.

How to order if you are a World Bank Group employee