Does royal mail send text

Yes, Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, does send text messages to customers. Here are some ways they may contact you via text:

  1. Track and Trace updates: When you track a parcel, Royal Mail may send you text updates on the status of your delivery, such as "Your parcel has been dispatched" or "Your parcel is out for delivery".
  2. Delivery notifications: Royal Mail may send a text to confirm the delivery of a parcel, including the time of delivery and any special instructions, such as "Your parcel has been left with a neighbor".
  3. Special delivery notifications: For special delivery items, Royal Mail may send a text to confirm the delivery attempt and any subsequent attempts.
  4. Account updates: Royal Mail may send text notifications about changes to your account, such as a change in your address or a payment due.
  5. Promotional messages: Royal Mail may send text messages with promotional offers, discounts, or reminders about their services.

To receive these text messages, you'll need to have opted-in to receive SMS notifications from Royal Mail. You can do this by:

Keep in mind that Royal Mail may also send automated text messages to your mobile phone number if you've provided it to them. These messages are usually free to receive, but your network provider may charge you for receiving them.