Royal mail redirect post

A Royal Mail Redirect Post is a service offered by Royal Mail that allows you to redirect your mail to a new address for a specified period of time. This service is useful if you're moving home, going on holiday, or need to temporarily change your address for any other reason.

Here are some key features and benefits of a Royal Mail Redirect Post:

How it works:

  1. You set up a redirect by filling out a form and providing your old and new addresses.
  2. Royal Mail will then forward your mail to your new address for a specified period of time (up to 12 months).
  3. You can choose to redirect mail from a specific date or for a specific period of time.

Benefits:

  1. Convenience: You don't need to update your address with every sender individually.
  2. Time-saving: You won't need to worry about forwarding mail to your new address.
  3. Reduced risk of lost mail: Your mail will be safely redirected to your new address, reducing the risk of it getting lost or delayed.
  4. Cost-effective: You only pay for the redirect service, rather than having to pay for postage on each individual item of mail.

Types of mail that can be redirected:

  1. Letters
  2. Parcels
  3. Postcards
  4. Large letters (up to 750g)
  5. Small packets (up to 2kg)

Fees:

The cost of a Royal Mail Redirect Post varies depending on the length of time you need the service and the type of mail you want to redirect. Here are some approximate fees:

How to set up a Royal Mail Redirect Post:

  1. Visit the Royal Mail website and fill out the online form.
  2. Go to a Royal Mail post office or branch and complete a paper form.
  3. Contact Royal Mail customer service to set up a redirect over the phone.

Remember to set up your redirect well in advance of your move or change of address to ensure that your mail is redirected smoothly.