How many times will royal mail deliver
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a standard delivery policy that varies depending on the type of mail and the service chosen. Here are some general guidelines on how many times Royal Mail will deliver:
- First Class Mail: This service typically takes 1-3 working days for delivery. Royal Mail will make up to 3 attempts to deliver the mail before returning it to the sender.
- Second Class Mail: This service typically takes 3-5 working days for delivery. Royal Mail will make up to 2 attempts to deliver the mail before returning it to the sender.
- Special Delivery: This service guarantees delivery by 1pm or 9am (depending on the option chosen) on the next working day. Royal Mail will make up to 2 attempts to deliver the mail before returning it to the sender.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24: This service guarantees delivery by 6pm on the next working day. Royal Mail will make up to 2 attempts to deliver the mail before returning it to the sender.
- Royal Mail Tracked 48: This service typically takes 2 working days for delivery. Royal Mail will make up to 2 attempts to deliver the mail before returning it to the sender.
It's worth noting that Royal Mail may not deliver mail on Sundays or public holidays, unless it's a Special Delivery or a tracked service. Additionally, if you're not home when the mail is delivered, Royal Mail may leave a card with instructions on how to arrange redelivery or collect your mail from a local post office.
If you're concerned about the delivery of your mail, you can track your item using Royal Mail's online tracking service or contact their customer service team for more information.