Are all royal mail packages scanned on arrival
According to Royal Mail's policies, all packages sent via their services are scanned at various points during their journey, but the extent of scanning may vary depending on the service used and the package's destination.
Here's a general breakdown of what you can expect:
- Standard Post: For standard post items, Royal Mail typically scans them at the point of dispatch and may also scan them at the destination sorting office. However, they may not scan every standard post item, especially for smaller or lighter items.
- 1st Class and 2nd Class: For 1st Class and 2nd Class mail, Royal Mail usually scans them at the point of dispatch and at the destination sorting office. This ensures that the item is tracked and can be traced if there are any issues during transit.
- Signed For and Special Delivery: For Signed For and Special Delivery items, Royal Mail scans them at the point of dispatch, at the destination sorting office, and may also scan them at the recipient's address. This provides an additional layer of tracking and proof of delivery.
- International Tracked and Signed: For international tracked and signed items, Royal Mail scans them at the point of dispatch, at the destination country's customs office, and at the recipient's address. This provides detailed tracking information and proof of delivery.
It's worth noting that Royal Mail may not scan every package at every stage of its journey, especially for smaller or lighter items. However, they do have a robust tracking system in place to ensure that most packages are tracked and can be traced if there are any issues during transit.
If you're concerned about tracking your package, you can always use Royal Mail's Track and Confirm service, which provides real-time tracking updates and proof of delivery.