Are parcels sent by royal mail tracked
Royal Mail offers various tracking options for parcels, depending on the service level chosen by the sender. Here's a breakdown of their tracking services:
- Royal Mail 1st Class: This service does not provide tracking as standard. However, you can upgrade to Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For, which includes tracking and signature on delivery.
- Royal Mail 2nd Class: This service also does not provide tracking as standard. However, you can upgrade to Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For, which includes tracking and signature on delivery.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery: This service provides tracking and signature on delivery. You'll receive an email with a tracking number as soon as the parcel is dispatched.
- Royal Mail International Tracked: This service provides tracking and signature on delivery for international parcels. You'll receive an email with a tracking number as soon as the parcel is dispatched.
- Royal Mail International Signed: This service provides tracking and signature on delivery for international parcels. You'll receive an email with a tracking number as soon as the parcel is dispatched.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24: This service provides tracking and signature on delivery for domestic parcels. You'll receive an email with a tracking number as soon as the parcel is dispatched.
- Royal Mail Tracked 48: This service provides tracking and signature on delivery for domestic parcels. You'll receive an email with a tracking number as soon as the parcel is dispatched.
To track a parcel sent by Royal Mail, you can:
- Visit the Royal Mail website (www.royalmail.com) and enter your tracking number in the "Track a parcel" section.
- Use the Royal Mail app (available for iOS and Android devices).
- Contact Royal Mail customer service and provide your tracking number to get an update on your parcel's status.
Remember to check the tracking information regularly, as it may take a few days for the parcel to be updated in the system.