Royal mail redirected mail
The joys of redirected mail!
Redirected mail is a service offered by Royal Mail in the United Kingdom that allows you to forward your mail to a new address. This service is useful when you're moving to a new home, traveling, or need to receive mail at a different location.
Here's how it works:
- Apply for redirection: You can apply for redirected mail online, by phone, or by visiting a Post Office branch. You'll need to provide your old and new addresses, as well as your name and contact details.
- Choose the duration: You can choose how long you want the redirection to last, from 3 months to 12 months.
- Pay the fee: There's a fee for the redirection service, which varies depending on the duration and type of mail you want to redirect. The fee is currently £33 for 3 months, £51 for 6 months, and £69 for 12 months.
- Receive your mail: Once your redirection is set up, any mail sent to your old address will be forwarded to your new address.
Types of mail that can be redirected:
- Letters
- Parcels
- Postcards
- Large letters
- Small packets
What's not included:
- Special delivery items (e.g., registered mail, signed-for mail)
- Items sent via courier services (e.g., UPS, FedEx)
- Items sent to a PO box or a business address
Tips and considerations:
- Make sure to apply for redirection well in advance of your move or travel dates to ensure a smooth transition.
- Keep your old address active for a few weeks after the redirection starts to ensure any mail that's already in transit reaches you.
- If you're redirecting mail to a temporary address, you may want to consider setting up a temporary mailbox or PO box to receive your mail.
- If you're redirecting mail to a new address outside of the UK, you may need to check with the destination country's postal service to see if they accept redirected mail.
By using Royal Mail's redirected mail service, you can ensure that your mail follows you wherever you go!