Royal mail tracking reference number

A Royal Mail tracking reference number is a unique code used to track the progress of a parcel or package sent through Royal Mail's postal service. The tracking reference number is usually provided by the sender or the recipient and can be used to track the package's location, status, and delivery details.

Here are some common formats of Royal Mail tracking reference numbers:

  1. 13-digit tracking number: This is the most common format, which starts with the letters "RM" followed by 11 digits. Example: RM123456789012
  2. 16-digit tracking number: This format starts with the letters "PA" followed by 14 digits. Example: PA12345678901234
  3. 18-digit tracking number: This format starts with the letters "PA" followed by 16 digits. Example: PA123456789012345

To track your package using a Royal Mail tracking reference number, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Royal Mail website at www.royalmail.com.
  2. Click on the "Track a parcel" button.
  3. Enter your tracking reference number in the required field.
  4. Click on the "Track" button.
  5. You will be taken to a page displaying the tracking details, including the package's current location, status, and estimated delivery date.

Note: Make sure to enter the tracking reference number correctly, as any errors may result in an invalid tracking attempt.