Royal mail references
Here are some common references used by Royal Mail:
Postcodes
- GB (Great Britain)
- BT (Northern Ireland)
- JE (Jersey)
- GU (Guernsey)
- GY (Guernsey)
- IM (Isle of Man)
- PO (Post Office)
- BF (British Forces Post Office)
Postage Rates
- 1st Class Mail: up to 100g, £0.85 (2022 rates)
- 2nd Class Mail: up to 100g, £0.65 (2022 rates)
- Large Letter: up to 750g, £1.15 (2022 rates)
- Parcel: up to 2kg, £4.35 (2022 rates)
Delivery Times
- 1st Class Mail: usually next working day
- 2nd Class Mail: usually 2-3 working days
- Special Delivery: guaranteed next working day
Tracking and Signature
- Track and Sign: £1.50 extra (2022 rates)
- Signed For: £1.25 extra (2022 rates)
Special Services
- Recorded Delivery: £1.25 extra (2022 rates)
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm: £10.50 extra (2022 rates)
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am: £15.50 extra (2022 rates)
International Postage
- Airmail: £1.20-£2.50 extra (2022 rates)
- International Tracked and Signed: £3.50-£6.50 extra (2022 rates)
- International Signed: £2.50-£5.50 extra (2022 rates)
Other References
- RM (Royal Mail)
- PO Box (Post Office Box)
- ParcelShop (Royal Mail's parcel collection and drop-off service)
- Click & Drop (Royal Mail's online parcel booking service)
Please note that these references and rates are subject to change, and you should always check the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date information.