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Ways to send parcels and letters in the UK

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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
Best when tracking required for non-urgent items

Royal Mail Tracked 48®

Tracked to delivery point for peace of mind
Max 20kg
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
Ideal for sending valuable items

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm®

Drop it off and we’ll deliver by 1pm next day*
Max 20kg

Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class

Signature on delivery and next-day delivery aim
Max 20kg

Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class

With a signature on delivery for peace of mind
Max 20kg

Royal Mail 1st Class

Next-day delivery aim for letters and parcels
Max 20kg

Royal Mail 2nd Class

Delivery in two to three working days for less urgent mail
Max 20kg
Best for urgent items

Royal Mail Sameday

Same-day delivery for urgent items
Max Unlimited
Parcelforce services
For sending items up to 30kg

 

What you can send

Check the list of what you can and can't send in the UK post
Restrictions and prohibitions 

Size and weight guide

The mail formats you can send from letters, large letters and parcels
Parcel and letter sizes 

More help with sending

See all our help and support for sending mail in the UK
Help and support 

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