Post batteries royal mail

A common question!

According to Royal Mail's guidelines, you can post batteries with certain precautions:

General Guidelines:

  1. Check the type of battery: Only post dry batteries (e.g., alkaline, zinc-carbon, or nickel-cadmium) that are properly packaged and protected from short-circuiting.
  2. Proper packaging: Wrap each battery individually in paper or bubble wrap to prevent them from touching each other or the packaging material.
  3. Limit quantity: Do not send more than 4 batteries in a single package.
  4. Labeling: Clearly mark the package as "Batteries" and include a warning label stating "Fragile" and "Do not short-circuit".

Special Precautions for Lithium-Ion Batteries:

  1. Separate packaging: Lithium-ion batteries must be packaged separately from other batteries and electronics.
  2. Protective packaging: Use a sturdy, puncture-resistant packaging material, such as a plastic bag or a box with a rigid insert.
  3. Limit quantity: Do not send more than 2 lithium-ion batteries in a single package.
  4. Labeling: Clearly mark the package as "Lithium-Ion Batteries" and include a warning label stating "Fragile" and "Do not short-circuit".

Prohibited Items:

  1. Wet batteries: Do not send wet batteries, such as lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries, as they can leak acid and cause damage.
  2. Battery packs: Do not send battery packs or devices containing batteries, such as power tools or toys, as they can pose a fire risk.

Additional Tips:

  1. Check with your local post office: Before sending batteries, check with your local post office to confirm their specific guidelines and any additional requirements.
  2. Comply with international regulations: If you're sending batteries internationally, ensure you comply with the regulations of the destination country.

Remember to always follow proper packaging and labeling guidelines to ensure safe transportation of batteries by Royal Mail.