Royal mail tracking 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 latest updates on your item's status.

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 Special Delivery items, the tracking number is usually 13 digits long and starts with "TR" or "SD".
• For international tracked items, the tracking number is usually 13 digits long and starts with "IM" or "IR".

Tracking Status Codes

Here are some common tracking status codes you may see:

• "In transit" - Your item is being transported to its destination.
• "Out for delivery" - Your item is being delivered to your address.
• "Delivered" - Your item has been successfully delivered.
• "Failed delivery" - Your item was not delivered due to an issue (e.g., no one was home).
• "Held in depot" - Your item is being held at a Royal Mail depot for further processing.

Contact Royal Mail

If you're having trouble tracking your item or have questions about your delivery, you can contact Royal Mail customer service:

• Phone: 03457 740 740 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
• Email: [email protected]
• Online chat: Available on the Royal Mail website during business hours.

Remember to have your tracking number handy when contacting Royal Mail for assistance.