Royal mail home collection
The convenience of having your mail collected from the comfort of your own home!
Royal Mail's Home Collection service is a convenient way to receive your mail and parcels without having to visit a post office or sorting office. Here's how it works:
How to sign up:
- Check if you're eligible: The service is available for most residential addresses in the UK, but not for businesses or PO boxes.
- Check your eligibility online: Visit the Royal Mail website and enter your postcode to see if Home Collection is available in your area.
- Sign up: If you're eligible, you can sign up online or by calling Royal Mail's customer service number.
How it works:
- A Royal Mail delivery driver will collect your mail and parcels from your home at a pre-arranged time.
- You'll receive a notification when your mail is ready for collection, usually the day before or on the day of collection.
- The driver will collect your mail and parcels from your designated collection point (usually your front door or a designated spot).
Benefits:
- Convenience: No need to visit a post office or sorting office to collect your mail.
- Time-saving: No need to wait in line or spend time traveling to a post office.
- Secure: Your mail and parcels are collected from your home, reducing the risk of loss or theft.
- Flexibility: You can choose a collection time that suits you, including weekends and evenings.
Fees:
- There is a one-off registration fee of £1.50.
- The monthly subscription fee is £4.99 (or £3.99 for customers who receive a pension or disability benefit).
Important notes:
- You must be available to receive your mail and parcels at the designated collection time.
- If you're not available, you can arrange an alternative collection time or collect your mail from a post office.
- The service is subject to Royal Mail's terms and conditions, which may change.
Overall, Royal Mail's Home Collection service is a convenient and secure way to receive your mail and parcels from the comfort of your own home.