How many times royal mail will deliver your parcel

Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a standard delivery policy for parcels. Here's what you need to know:

Standard Delivery

For parcels weighing up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs), Royal Mail offers a standard delivery service with the following delivery attempts:

  1. First delivery attempt: Monday to Saturday, usually between 9 am and 5 pm.
  2. Second delivery attempt: If the parcel is not delivered on the first attempt, Royal Mail will make a second attempt on the next working day.
  3. Third delivery attempt: If the parcel is still not delivered after the second attempt, Royal Mail will hold the parcel at their local delivery office for collection.

Special Delivery

For parcels weighing over 2 kg (4.4 lbs) or requiring extra care, Royal Mail offers a Special Delivery service with the following delivery attempts:

  1. First delivery attempt: Monday to Saturday, usually between 9 am and 5 pm.
  2. Second delivery attempt: If the parcel is not delivered on the first attempt, Royal Mail will make a second attempt on the next working day.
  3. Third delivery attempt: If the parcel is still not delivered after the second attempt, Royal Mail will hold the parcel at their local delivery office for collection.

Additional Delivery Attempts

In some cases, Royal Mail may make additional delivery attempts if:

Tracking and Updates

You can track your parcel's progress and receive updates on delivery attempts through Royal Mail's online tracking service or by contacting their customer service team.

Please note that delivery times and attempts may vary depending on the specific service chosen, the parcel's weight and dimensions, and the recipient's location.