Can royal mail wrap packages

Yes, Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers a packaging and wrapping service for packages. Here are the details:

Royal Mail Packaging Service

Royal Mail offers a packaging service for customers who need to send items that require extra protection or have unusual shapes. They provide a range of packaging materials, including boxes, bubble wrap, foam inserts, and tape.

How it works

  1. Take your item to a Royal Mail Post Office or a participating retailer.
  2. The staff will assess the item and recommend the best packaging solution.
  3. They will then wrap and package your item using the recommended materials.
  4. You can then send the packaged item via Royal Mail's postal services.

Types of packaging available

Royal Mail offers various packaging options, including:

  1. Standard boxes: For general items like books, clothes, and small electronics.
  2. Specialized boxes: For items like fragile items, electronics, and large or heavy items.
  3. Bubble wrap: For protecting fragile items like glassware, ceramics, or electronics.
  4. Foam inserts: For protecting items like laptops, tablets, or other electronic devices.
  5. Tape: For securing packages and preventing damage during transit.

Cost

The cost of Royal Mail's packaging service varies depending on the type of packaging required and the size and weight of the item. You can check the prices on the Royal Mail website or at a participating Post Office.

Participating retailers

Royal Mail's packaging service is available at participating retailers, including:

  1. Royal Mail Post Offices
  2. WHSmith
  3. Tesco
  4. Sainsbury's
  5. Asda

Before visiting a retailer, it's a good idea to check their opening hours and availability of Royal Mail's packaging service.