Returned to sender royal mail
The infamous "Returned to Sender" label!
When a piece of mail is marked "Returned to Sender" by the Royal Mail, it means that the mailpiece was unable to be delivered to the intended recipient and was sent back to the sender. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including:
- Undeliverable address: The address on the mailpiece is incorrect, incomplete, or does not exist.
- Refusal to accept: The recipient refused to accept the mailpiece, often due to a mistake in the address or a misunderstanding about the contents.
- No such person: The person or organization listed on the mailpiece does not exist or is no longer at the specified address.
- Mailbox not available: The mailbox or post office box is not available or has been closed.
- Insufficient postage: The mailpiece did not have sufficient postage to be delivered.
When a mailpiece is returned to sender, the Royal Mail will typically attach a "Return to Sender" label to the mailpiece and send it back to the sender's address. The sender will then need to correct the issue and resend the mailpiece to the intended recipient.
It's worth noting that the Royal Mail may also charge a fee for returning undeliverable mail, so it's a good idea to check with them for their specific policies and fees.