Send parcel uk royal mail

To send a parcel in the UK using Royal Mail, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Prepare your parcel

• Make sure your parcel is properly packaged and sealed.
• Attach a clear and legible address label to the outside of the parcel.
• Weigh your parcel to determine the correct postage.

Step 2: Choose your service

• Royal Mail offers several parcel services, including:
  • 1st Class Parcel: Fast and reliable, with a delivery target of 1-2 working days.
  • 2nd Class Parcel: Affordable and reliable, with a delivery target of 2-3 working days.
  • Special Delivery: Guaranteed next-day delivery, with a signature on delivery.
  • International Tracked & Signed: For sending parcels to destinations outside the UK.

Step 3: Calculate your postage

• Use Royal Mail's online postage calculator or visit a Post Office branch to calculate the correct postage for your parcel.
• Make sure to select the correct service and weight range for your parcel.

Step 4: Print your postage

• You can print your postage online using Royal Mail's online service, or visit a Post Office branch to print your postage.
• Make sure to attach the postage label to the outside of your parcel.

Step 5: Send your parcel

• Take your parcel to a Post Office branch or a Royal Mail collection point.
• Hand over your parcel to the staff, who will scan and process it for dispatch.

Additional tips

• Make sure to check the Royal Mail website for any special requirements or restrictions for sending certain types of items, such as hazardous materials or perishable goods.
• Consider purchasing additional insurance to cover your parcel against loss or damage.
• Keep a record of your parcel's tracking number, in case you need to track its progress.

Royal Mail prices

• 1st Class Parcel (up to 1kg): £4.95 - £7.95
• 2nd Class Parcel (up to 1kg): £3.95 - £6.95
• Special Delivery (up to 1kg): £6.95 - £9.95
• International Tracked & Signed (up to 1kg): £12.95 - £24.95

Please note that prices may vary depending on the size and weight of your parcel, as well as the destination.