Does royal mail do cash on delivery
Yes, Royal Mail does offer a Cash on Delivery (COD) service in the UK. This service allows the recipient to pay for the item in cash when the parcel is delivered.
Here are the details:
- Royal Mail's Cash on Delivery service is available for parcels up to 2kg in weight.
- The maximum value of a COD parcel is £1,000.
- The sender (you) pays the COD fee, which is currently £4.50 for parcels up to 1kg and £6.50 for parcels over 1kg.
- The recipient pays the cash amount due on delivery.
- The COD fee is non-refundable, even if the parcel is not delivered or is returned to the sender.
To use Royal Mail's Cash on Delivery service, you'll need to:
- Check the parcel's weight and value to ensure it meets the COD criteria.
- Complete a Cash on Delivery form, which can be obtained from a Royal Mail Post Office branch or downloaded from the Royal Mail website.
- Attach the completed form to the outside of the parcel.
- Pay the COD fee at a Post Office branch or online.
Keep in mind that Cash on Delivery is not available for all types of items, such as perishable goods, live animals, or hazardous materials. Additionally, some items may require special handling or documentation, which may not be compatible with COD.
It's always a good idea to check with Royal Mail or a Post Office branch for the most up-to-date information on their Cash on Delivery service and any specific requirements or restrictions that may apply.