Booking a royal mail collection
To book a Royal Mail collection, you can follow these steps:
- Check if you're eligible: Royal Mail offers a collection service for businesses and individuals who need to send large volumes of mail or packages. Check if you meet the eligibility criteria on the Royal Mail website.
- Choose your collection type: Royal Mail offers different types of collections, including:
- Business Mail: For businesses that need to send large volumes of mail.
- Parcel Collection: For individuals and businesses that need to send packages.
- Special Delivery: For items that require a signature upon delivery.
- Book your collection online: You can book your collection online through the Royal Mail website. You'll need to create an account and provide some basic information about your collection.
- Choose your collection date and time: Select the date and time you'd like your collection to take place. Royal Mail offers a range of collection times, including morning, afternoon, and evening collections.
- Provide your collection details: Enter the details of the items you're sending, including the weight, dimensions, and value of each item.
- Pay for your collection: You'll need to pay for your collection online using a credit or debit card.
- Print your collection label: Once you've booked your collection, you'll be able to print a collection label from your account. Attach this label to each item you're sending.
- Leave your items out for collection: On the day of your collection, leave your items out for the Royal Mail courier to collect.
Alternative methods: If you prefer not to book online, you can also book a Royal Mail collection by:
- Calling the Royal Mail customer service number: 03457 740 740 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- Visiting a Royal Mail Post Office branch: Find your nearest Post Office branch and ask to book a collection.
- Using the Royal Mail app: Download the Royal Mail app and book a collection from your mobile device.
Tips and reminders:
- Make sure to book your collection in advance to ensure availability.
- Check the Royal Mail website for any specific requirements or restrictions on the items you're sending.
- Keep your collection label safe, as you'll need it to track your items.
- If you need to cancel or change your collection, contact Royal Mail customer service as soon as possible.