Do royal mail send you a text message

Yes, Royal Mail does send text messages to customers in certain circumstances. Here are some examples:

  1. Delivery updates: Royal Mail may send a text message to inform you of a delivery attempt or to provide an update on the status of your parcel.
  2. Tracking updates: If you've signed up for Royal Mail's tracking service, you may receive text updates on the status of your parcel, such as "out for delivery" or "delivered".
  3. Special delivery notifications: If you've opted for Royal Mail's Special Delivery service, you may receive a text message to confirm that your parcel has been delivered or to inform you of any issues with delivery.
  4. Parcelforce updates: If you've used Parcelforce, Royal Mail's parcel delivery service, you may receive text updates on the status of your parcel.

To receive these text messages, you'll need to have provided your mobile phone number to Royal Mail when you booked your parcel or signed up for their tracking service. You can also opt-in to receive text updates when you book your parcel online.

It's worth noting that Royal Mail may also send you emails with updates on your parcel, so be sure to check your inbox as well as your text messages for any notifications.