How many times does royal mail attempt to deliver
According to Royal Mail's own statistics, they typically make three attempts to deliver a parcel or letter before it is considered undeliverable and returned to the sender. This is known as the "three strikes and you're out" policy.
Here's a breakdown of Royal Mail's delivery attempts:
- First attempt: Royal Mail will make the first delivery attempt within 1-3 working days of posting, depending on the service chosen (e.g., 1st Class, 2nd Class, etc.).
- Second attempt: If the item is not delivered on the first attempt, Royal Mail will make a second attempt 1-3 working days later.
- Third attempt: If the item is still not delivered after the second attempt, Royal Mail will make a third and final attempt 1-3 working days later.
If the item is still not delivered after the third attempt, it will be returned to the sender as "undeliverable" or "returned to sender." The sender will then need to contact Royal Mail to arrange re-delivery or to collect the item from a local post office.
It's worth noting that Royal Mail may make additional attempts to deliver if the item is a high-value or time-sensitive item, or if the recipient is away from their address for an extended period. However, the standard three-attempt policy applies to most mail and parcels.