Can you divert royal mail parcel

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In general, Royal Mail parcels are subject to their standard delivery routes and schedules. However, there are some circumstances where Royal Mail may be able to divert a parcel to a different address or hold it for collection at a local post office. Here are a few scenarios:

  1. Redirecting a parcel: If you need to redirect a parcel to a different address, you can contact Royal Mail's Customer Service team and provide them with the original parcel details and 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. Holding a parcel for collection: If you're not going to be at home to receive a parcel, you can arrange for it to be held at a local post office for collection. You'll need to contact Royal Mail's Customer Service team to arrange this, and they'll provide you with a collection code to give to the post office staff.
  3. Delivery to a different address: In some cases, Royal Mail may be able to deliver a parcel to a different address if the original recipient is not available. This is usually only possible if the parcel is being sent to a business address or if the recipient has given permission for the parcel to be delivered to a different address.

To divert a Royal Mail parcel, you'll need to contact their Customer Service team and provide them with the following information:

You can contact Royal Mail's Customer Service team by:

Please note that Royal Mail may charge a fee for redirecting or holding a parcel, and they may not always be able to accommodate your request.