Do royal mail always leave a card
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, typically leaves a card if they are unable to deliver a parcel or letter to the recipient's address. This is known as a "Failed Delivery Card" or "Card Left by the Postman".
However, there are some exceptions where Royal Mail may not leave a card:
- Special Delivery: If you've opted for Royal Mail's Special Delivery service, they will not leave a card if the item is not delivered. Instead, they will return the item to the sender.
- Large or heavy items: For larger or heavier items, Royal Mail may not leave a card if they are unable to deliver them. In this case, they may leave a note explaining that the item is too large or heavy to be left at the address.
- Business addresses: If the item is being delivered to a business address, Royal Mail may not leave a card if they are unable to deliver it. Instead, they may leave the item at the business's reception or a designated delivery point.
- Remote or rural areas: In some remote or rural areas, Royal Mail may not leave a card if they are unable to deliver an item. This is often due to the lack of a reliable delivery infrastructure or the item being too large or heavy to be carried by the postman.
- Special circumstances: In exceptional circumstances, such as severe weather or a high volume of mail, Royal Mail may not leave a card if they are unable to deliver an item.
If you're concerned about not receiving a card or your item, you can contact Royal Mail's customer service team to track your item and get an update on its status.