Royal mail redirection centre

A Royal Mail Redirection Centre is a facility operated by Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, where mail is sorted and redirected to its intended destination. Here's some information about Royal Mail Redirection Centres:

What is a Royal Mail Redirection Centre?

A Royal Mail Redirection Centre is a large sorting facility where mail is processed and redirected to its intended destination. These centres are strategically located across the UK to ensure efficient and timely delivery of mail.

How does it work?

When you set up a redirection with Royal Mail, your mail is forwarded to the nearest Redirection Centre. The centre sorts the mail according to the redirection instructions and then dispatches it to its final destination.

Services offered

Royal Mail Redirection Centres offer a range of services, including:

  1. Redirection: Mail is forwarded to a new address for a specified period.
  2. Temporary redirection: Mail is forwarded to a new address for a limited time (e.g., during a holiday or move).
  3. Permanent redirection: Mail is permanently forwarded to a new address.
  4. Mail forwarding: Mail is forwarded to a new address, but the sender's address remains the same.

Benefits

Using a Royal Mail Redirection Centre can be beneficial in various situations, such as:

  1. Moving home: Redirection helps ensure that important mail and packages are delivered to your new address.
  2. Travel or holiday: Redirection allows you to receive mail and packages while you're away.
  3. Business relocation: Redirection helps ensure that important business mail and packages are delivered to your new location.

Contact information

To find your nearest Royal Mail Redirection Centre or to set up a redirection, you can:

  1. Visit the Royal Mail website (www.royalmail.com) and use their online redirection tool.
  2. Contact Royal Mail customer service on 03457 740 740 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).
  3. Visit your local post office or Royal Mail branch.

Remember to set up your redirection well in advance to ensure a smooth transition and minimize any potential disruptions to your mail delivery.