Can you divert a royal mail parcel

A clever question!

In general, Royal Mail parcels are routed through their network based on the recipient's address and the parcel's destination. However, there are some circumstances where a parcel can be diverted or redirected. Here are a few scenarios:

  1. Redirect to a different address: If you need to redirect a parcel to a different address, you can contact Royal Mail's Customer Service team and provide the new address. They may be able to redirect the parcel, but this is not always possible, especially if the parcel has already been dispatched.
  2. Hold for collection: If you're not going to be available to receive a parcel, you can ask Royal Mail to hold it for collection at a local post office or delivery office. This service is usually available for a small fee.
  3. Delivery to a different location: In some cases, Royal Mail may be able to deliver a parcel to a different location, such as a neighbor or a local business, if the recipient is not available to receive it. However, this is not always possible, and the parcel may be returned to the sender if the recipient is not available.
  4. Return to sender: If a parcel is undeliverable or the recipient is not available to receive it, Royal Mail may return it to the sender. In this case, the sender will need to contact Royal Mail to arrange for the parcel to be re-delivered or to collect it from a local post office.

To divert a Royal Mail parcel, you can contact their Customer Service team by:

Please note that diverting a parcel may incur additional fees, and not all parcels can be diverted. It's always best to check with Royal Mail's Customer Service team to see if they can accommodate your request.