Royal mail track a item

To track a Royal Mail item, you can follow these steps:

Online Tracking

1. Go to the Royal Mail website: www.royalmail.com
2. Click on "Track a parcel" at the top of the page.
3. Enter your tracking number (also known as a barcode) in the box provided.
4. Click "Track" to view the status of your item.

Tracking Number Formats

Royal Mail uses different tracking number formats depending on the service used:

• For standard parcels, the tracking number is usually 13 digits long and starts with "RW" or "RX".
• For tracked 24 and tracked 48 services, the tracking number is usually 13 digits long and starts with "TR" or "TS".
• For Special Delivery services, the tracking number is usually 13 digits long and starts with "SD" or "SE".

Tracking Status

Royal Mail provides the following tracking statuses:

• "In transit" - the item is being transported to its destination.
• "Out for delivery" - the item is being delivered to the recipient.
• "Delivered" - the item has been successfully delivered to the recipient.
• "Failed delivery" - the item was not delivered due to an issue (e.g. the recipient was not available).
• "Returned to sender" - the item was returned to the sender due to an issue (e.g. the recipient refused delivery).

Additional Tips

• Make sure to enter the tracking number correctly, as incorrect entries may not provide accurate tracking information.
• If you're having trouble tracking your item, you can contact Royal Mail customer service for assistance.
• Royal Mail tracking information is usually updated daily, but may take up to 24 hours to reflect the latest status.