Delivery cost royal mail
Royal Mail offers various delivery services with different costs and estimated delivery times. Here are some of the most common Royal Mail delivery services and their costs:
Royal Mail Services and Costs
- 1st Class Mail:
- Cost: £0.85 (up to 100g), £1.15 (101-100g), £1.35 (101-500g), £1.55 (501g+)
- Estimated delivery time: 1-3 working days
- 2nd Class Mail:
- Cost: £0.65 (up to 100g), £0.95 (101-100g), £1.15 (101-500g), £1.35 (501g+)
- Estimated delivery time: 3-5 working days
- Special Delivery Guaranteed:
- Cost: £6.95 (up to 100g), £7.95 (101-100g), £8.95 (101-500g), £9.95 (501g+)
- Estimated delivery time: 1 working day, guaranteed
- International Standard:
- Cost: £1.85 (up to 100g), £2.85 (101-100g), £3.85 (101-500g), £4.85 (501g+)
- Estimated delivery time: 3-7 working days
- International Tracked & Signed:
- Cost: £4.95 (up to 100g), £5.95 (101-100g), £6.95 (101-500g), £7.95 (501g+)
- Estimated delivery time: 3-7 working days, tracked and signed for
- International Signed:
- Cost: £3.95 (up to 100g), £4.95 (101-100g), £5.95 (101-500g), £6.95 (501g+)
- Estimated delivery time: 3-7 working days, signed for
Additional Costs
- Large Letters: If your item is larger than A4 size or thicker than 5mm, you may need to use a Large Letter service, which costs more.
- Parcels: If your item is larger than A4 size or heavier than 100g, you may need to use a Parcel service, which costs more.
- Fuel Surcharge: Royal Mail may apply a fuel surcharge to some services, which can vary depending on the service and the weight of the item.
Discounts
- Business Accounts: If you're a business, you may be eligible for a discounted rate on your Royal Mail services.
- Bulk Discounts: If you're sending a large volume of items, you may be eligible for a discounted rate.
- Online Discounts: Royal Mail sometimes offers online discounts for certain services.
Please note that prices and estimated delivery times are subject to change, and you should always check the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date information.