How long does roya mail hold packages

Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a standard delivery time frame for packages, but the exact holding period can vary depending on the type of service used and the destination. Here are some general guidelines:

Standard Delivery (2nd Class):

• Royal Mail aims to deliver 2nd Class parcels within 3-5 working days, but it can take up to 7 working days in some cases.
• If a package is undeliverable, Royal Mail will hold it for 18 days before returning it to the sender.

1st Class Delivery:

• Royal Mail aims to deliver 1st Class parcels within 1-3 working days, but it can take up to 5 working days in some cases.
• If a package is undeliverable, Royal Mail will hold it for 18 days before returning it to the sender.

Special Delivery (Guaranteed):

• Royal Mail aims to deliver Special Delivery parcels by 1 pm on the next working day (Monday to Saturday).
• If a package is undeliverable, Royal Mail will hold it for 18 days before returning it to the sender.

International Delivery:

• Royal Mail's international delivery times vary depending on the destination and service used.
• For example, Royal Mail's Airmail service typically takes 3-7 working days to Europe, 5-10 working days to North America, and 7-14 working days to other destinations.
• If a package is undeliverable, Royal Mail will hold it for 31 days before returning it to the sender.

Holding Period for Undeliverable Packages:

• Royal Mail will hold undeliverable packages for 18 days (for domestic deliveries) or 31 days (for international deliveries) before returning them to the sender.
• During this time, the sender can contact Royal Mail to arrange for redelivery or collection.

Please note that these are general guidelines, and actual delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as weather conditions, high volumes of mail, and unforeseen circumstances.