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Best when tracking required for urgent items

Royal Mail Tracked 24®

Tracking to delivery point and next-day delivery
Max 20kg
Delivery aim 24 hours
From£3.50

Features

  • Get parcel collection for £0 when you buy your online Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 postage.
  • Tracking to delivery point
  • Photo on delivery
  • SMS or email notifications to recipients*
  • Next working day delivery aim
  • Compensation cover up to £150
  • Change your delivery options before delivery is attempted

 
*Only available for products purchased online

Options

  • Signature on delivery
  • Flexible delivery options available - including Safeplace and Delivery to a preferred neighbour
  • Use Age Verification for extra peace of mind that your item arrives in the right hands*
  • We can even bring your labels too
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Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 3.50
Online from £ 3.50

Small Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 45cm x W 35cm x D 16cm
e.g. Handbags, shoes and board games
Branch from £ 4.79
Online from £ 4.19

Medium parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
e.g. Heavy or bulky items
Branch from £ 7.09
Online from £ 5.89

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Best when tracking required for non-urgent items

Royal Mail Tracked 48®

Tracked to delivery point for peace of mind
Max 20kg
Delivery aim 48 hours
From£2.70

Features

  • Get parcel collection for £0 when you buy your online Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 postage.
  • Tracked to delivery point
  • Photo on delivery
  • SMS or email notifications to recipients*
  • Aims to deliver in two to three working days
  • Compensation cover up to £150
  • Change your delivery options before delivery is attempted

 
* Only available for products purchased online

Options

  • Signature on delivery
  • Flexible delivery options available - including Safeplace and Delivery to a preferred neighbour
  • Use Age Verification for extra peace of mind that your item arrives in the right hands*
  • We can even bring your labels too
Visit Royal Mail Tracked 48®
Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 2.70
Online from £ 2.70

Small Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 45cm x W 35cm x D 16cm
e.g. Handbags, shoes and board games
Branch from £ 3.89
Online from £ 3.39

Medium parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
e.g. Heavy or bulky items
Branch from £ 6.29
Online from £ 5.09

Ready to send?

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Ideal for sending valuable items for delivery next-day before 9am

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am®

Guaranteed by 9am next day*
Max 2kg
Delivery aim Guaranteed by 9am next working day
From£29.95

Features

  • Full tracking
  • Photo and signature on delivery
  • Guaranteed delivery next day by 9am* or your money back
  • Compensation cover up to £50

 

Options

  • Guaranteed Saturday delivery for an extra fee*
  • Additional compensation available up to £2,500
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Parcel/letter
Max 2kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
Branch from £ 29.95

Ready to send?

You can only buy Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am in a Post Office branch.

*Exceptions apply, see our terms and conditions (pdf, 346.69 KB)

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Ideal for sending valuable items

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm®

Guaranteed by 1pm next-day*
Max 20kg
Delivery aim Guaranteed by 1pm next working day
From£7.35

Features

  • Full tracking
  • Photo and signature on delivery
  • Guaranteed delivery next day by 1pm* or your money back
  • Compensation cover up to £750
     

Options

  • Guaranteed Saturday delivery for an extra fee*
  • Additional compensation available up to £2,500
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Parcel/letter
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
Branch from £ 7.95
Online from £ 7.35

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*Exceptions apply

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Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class

Signature on delivery and next-day delivery aim
Max 20kg
Delivery aim 1 day
From£3.05

Features

  • Online delivery confirmation
  • Signature on delivery
  • Aim to deliver next working day, including Saturdays
  • Compensation cover up to £20**
     

Looking for more security?

Guaranteed next-day delivery with Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am and 1pm

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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 3.05
Online from £ 3.05

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 3.80
Online from £ 3.80

Small Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 45cm x W 35cm x D 16cm
e.g. Handbags, shoes and board games
Branch from £ 5.99
Online from £ 5.39

Medium parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
e.g. Heavy or bulky items
Branch from £ 8.09
Online from £ 6.89

Ready to send?

Buy online now with Click & Drop

*Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery is not available on this service, use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items.

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Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class

With a signature on delivery for peace of mind
Max 20kg
Delivery aim 2-3 days
From£2.55

Features

  • Online delivery confirmation
  • Signature on delivery
  • Aim to deliver in two to three working days, including Saturdays
  • Compensation cover up to £20**
     

Looking for more security?

Guaranteed next-day delivery with Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am and 1pm

Visit Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class
Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 2.55
Online from £ 2.55

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 3.25
Online from £ 3.25

Small Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 45cm x W 35cm x D 16cm
e.g. Handbags, shoes and board games
Branch from £ 5.09
Online from £ 4.59

Medium parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
e.g. Heavy or bulky items
Branch from £ 7.29
Online from £ 6.09

Ready to send?

Buy online now with Click & Drop

*Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery is not available on this service, use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items.

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Royal Mail 1st Class

Next-day delivery aim for letters and parcels
Max 20kg
Delivery aim 1 day
From£1.35

Features

  • Aims to deliver the next working day including Saturdays
  • Includes compensation cover up to £20*
  • Prices start at £1.35 for letters up to 100g
  • Same price for all UK addresses

Options

  • Signature available with Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class
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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 1.35
Online from £ 1.35

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 2.10
Online from £ 2.10

Small Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 45cm x W 35cm x D 16cm
e.g. Handbags, shoes and board games
Branch from £ 4.59
Online from £ 3.99

Medium parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
e.g. Heavy or bulky items
Branch from £ 6.69
Online from £ 5.49

Ready to send?

Buy online now with Click & Drop

*Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery is not available on this service, use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items.

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Royal Mail 2nd Class

Delivery in two to three working days for less urgent mail
Max 20kg
Delivery aim 2-3 days
From£0.85

Features

  • Delivery in two to three working days including Saturdays
  • Includes compensation cover up to £20*
  • Prices start at 85p for letters up to 100g
  • Same price for all UK addresses
     

Options

  • Signature available with Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class
Visit Royal Mail 2nd Class
Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 0.85
Online from £ 0.85

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 1.55
Online from £ 1.55

Small Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 45cm x W 35cm x D 16cm
e.g. Handbags, shoes and board games
Branch from £ 3.69
Online from £ 3.19

Medium parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm
e.g. Heavy or bulky items
Branch from £ 5.89
Online from £ 4.69

Ready to send?

Buy online now with Click & Drop

*Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery is not available on this service, use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items.

Find a branch Buy online
Best for urgent items

Royal Mail Sameday

Same-day delivery for urgent items
Max Unlimited
Delivery aim same day

Features

  • Fully tracked and recorded
  • Email delivery confirmation
  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
  • Automatic compensation cover for loss or damage up to £2,500
     

 

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Parcelforce services
For sending items up to 30kg
Go to Parcelforce

 

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