Track a letter with royal mail
To track a letter with Royal Mail, you can use their online tracking service. Here's how:
Method 1: Track using your tracking number
- Go to the Royal Mail website: www.royalmail.com
- Click on "Track a parcel" at the top of the page.
- Enter your tracking number (also known as a barcode) in the "Track a parcel" box.
- Click "Track" to see the latest updates on the status of your letter.
Method 2: Track using your reference number
- Go to the Royal Mail website: www.royalmail.com
- Click on "Track a parcel" at the top of the page.
- Enter your reference number (also known as a consignment note number) in the "Track a parcel" box.
- Click "Track" to see the latest updates on the status of your letter.
Tips:
- Make sure you have the correct tracking number or reference number to track your letter.
- If you're having trouble finding your tracking number, you can check your original receipt or contact the sender for assistance.
- Royal Mail updates tracking information in real-time, so you can expect to see updates on the status of your letter as it moves through the postal system.
- If you're tracking a letter that's been sent internationally, you may need to use the tracking number provided by the sender or the recipient.
Tracking updates:
Royal Mail provides the following tracking updates:
- "Item accepted" - Your letter has been accepted by Royal Mail and is being processed.
- "In transit" - Your letter is being transported to its destination.
- "Out for delivery" - Your letter is being delivered to the recipient.
- "Delivered" - Your letter has been successfully delivered to the recipient.
- "Failed to deliver" - Your letter was unable to be delivered to the recipient and may be returned to the sender.