Tracking royal mail parcels

The joys of tracking Royal Mail parcels! Here are some ways to track your Royal Mail parcels:

Online Tracking

  1. Royal Mail Website: You can track your parcel on the Royal Mail website by entering your tracking number (also known as a barcode) in the "Track a parcel" section.
  2. Royal Mail App: Download the Royal Mail app (available for iOS and Android) and track your parcel using the app.

Tracking Numbers

Make sure you have the correct tracking number, which is usually provided by the sender or printed on the parcel label. The tracking number typically starts with "RW" or "RM" followed by a series of numbers and letters.

Tracking Status

Here's what you can expect to see in the tracking status:

  1. "In transit": The parcel is being transported from the sender to the destination.
  2. "Out for delivery": The parcel is being delivered to the recipient.
  3. "Delivered": The parcel has been successfully delivered to the recipient.
  4. "Failed delivery": The parcel could not be delivered due to various reasons (e.g., recipient not available, incorrect address).
  5. "Held at sorting office": The parcel is being held at a sorting office due to issues with the delivery address or other reasons.

Additional Tips

  1. Check your email: Royal Mail may send you email updates on the status of your parcel.
  2. Contact Royal Mail: If you're having trouble tracking your parcel, you can contact Royal Mail customer service for assistance.
  3. Use a tracking service: Consider using a tracking service like Parcel Monkey or Parcel2Go, which can provide additional tracking features and updates.

By following these steps, you should be able to track your Royal Mail parcel with ease!