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:
- First delivery attempt: Monday to Saturday, usually between 9 am and 5 pm.
- 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.
- 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:
- First delivery attempt: Monday to Saturday, usually between 9 am and 5 pm.
- 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.
- 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:
- The parcel is undeliverable due to an incorrect address.
- The parcel is held at a Royal Mail delivery office for collection.
- The parcel is returned to the sender due to non-delivery.
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.