What is covered by royal mail recorded delivery

Royal Mail Recorded Delivery is a postal service offered by Royal Mail, the UK's national postal service, that provides a higher level of security and tracking for your mail. Here's what's covered by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery:

Key benefits:

  1. Tracking: Your item will be tracked from dispatch to delivery, allowing you to monitor its progress online.
  2. Signature on delivery: The recipient must sign for the item upon delivery, providing proof of delivery.
  3. Compensation: If your item is lost, damaged, or stolen, you may be eligible for compensation up to £50 (or £250 for certain items, such as jewelry or valuable items).
  4. Proof of posting: You'll receive a proof of posting receipt, which serves as evidence of when and where you posted the item.

What's covered:

  1. Loss or damage: If your item is lost or damaged during transit, you may be eligible for compensation.
  2. Theft: If your item is stolen from the recipient's premises, you may be eligible for compensation.
  3. Non-delivery: If your item is not delivered to the recipient, you may be eligible for compensation.

What's not covered:

  1. Items sent to PO boxes: Recorded Delivery is not available for items sent to PO boxes.
  2. Items sent to international destinations: Recorded Delivery is not available for items sent to international destinations.
  3. Items with a value over £250: While you may be eligible for compensation up to £250, items with a value over £250 may require additional insurance.
  4. Items that are fragile or require special handling: If your item is fragile or requires special handling, you may need to use a different postal service, such as Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Additional costs:

  1. Insurance: You can purchase additional insurance to cover items with a value over £50 or £250.
  2. Signature on delivery: If you want the recipient to sign for the item, you'll need to pay an additional fee.

Overall, Royal Mail Recorded Delivery provides a higher level of security and tracking for your mail, making it a good option for items that are valuable or important.