How much compensation royal mail
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers a range of compensation schemes for lost, damaged, or delayed mail. The amount of compensation you can claim varies depending on the type of mail, its value, and the circumstances of the loss or damage.
Here are some general guidelines on the compensation amounts offered by Royal Mail:
- Letters and Small Parcels:
- Up to £20 in value: £20 compensation
- £20.01-£50 in value: £20 compensation
- £50.01-£100 in value: £50 compensation
- Over £100 in value: £100 compensation
- Large Parcels and Packets:
- Up to £500 in value: £500 compensation
- £500.01-£1,000 in value: £500 compensation
- £1,000.01-£2,000 in value: £1,000 compensation
- Over £2,000 in value: £2,000 compensation
- Special Delivery Items:
- Up to £500 in value: £500 compensation
- £500.01-£1,000 in value: £500 compensation
- £1,000.01-£2,000 in value: £1,000 compensation
- Over £2,000 in value: £2,000 compensation
- International Mail:
- Up to £20 in value: £20 compensation
- £20.01-£50 in value: £20 compensation
- £50.01-£100 in value: £50 compensation
- Over £100 in value: £100 compensation
To claim compensation, you'll need to:
- Report the loss or damage to Royal Mail within 7 days.
- Complete a claim form, which can be found on the Royal Mail website or obtained from a post office.
- Provide proof of value and proof of posting (e.g., a receipt or a copy of the postage label).
- Submit your claim to Royal Mail, along with any supporting documentation.
Please note that these compensation amounts are subject to change, and you should always check the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date information.