What is the cut off time for Royal Mail Special delivery?

At a Post Office® At least an hour before the Post Office® closes. No later than 4.30pm even if the Post Office® has a later closing time. No later than 11:00am if the Post Office® has a half day closing time.

What happens if special delivery is late?

Compensation for delays kicks in when your post is three or more working days late, or 24 hours late if it was sent by special delivery. You can lodge a compensation claim for lost post 10 working days after it was due to arrive, or five days for special delivery.

Is recorded delivery next day?

This feature guarantees delivery between 9am or 1pm the next day and includes tracking (you can also opt for first class recorded delivery). The main difference between special delivery and recorded delivery is the guarantee of delivery between specified times.

Can special delivery come after 1pm?

No longer will a Special Delivery arrive by 1pm, but with the new Special Delivery guarantee delivery times might be as late as 4pm. The 9am service will also see an extended delivery window and the guaranteed delivery time will become by 11am. This includes items where a Saturday guarantee has been purchased.

What is the most secure way to send mail?

Registered Mail is the most secure way to send a package through the USPS. As part of the security conditions for this mail class, Registered Mail must be sent with proof of mailing which requires a trip to the Post Office (you cannot deposit your package in a collection box).

What time does the delivery man come?

Other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and by close of business for commercial addresses.

Is Special delivery delivered with normal post?

Special Delivery Items go off weight (only) when it comes to cost and not size like with standard mail. So if you have to send anything small like keys, debit card, dvd, games etc via special delivery – then send them in a big box.

How safe is registered mail?

Is Royal Mail 1st Class guaranteed next day?

This is what Royal Mail tells customers who log on to its website: ‘We aim to deliver most First Class mail by the next working day, including Saturdays. If you’re sending mail far away, catch the early morning post so it’s more likely to be delivered the next working day. ‘

Is the post office guaranteed to deliver by 9am?

However, there are certain delivery restrictions in particular areas: We can’t guarantee delivery by 9am to the following postcode areas: We deliver by 5.30pm the next working day in the following postcode areas: We deliver within two working days by 5.30pm to the following postcodes areas:

When does Royal Mail guarantee delivery next day?

With Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed® you can choose to have your item arrive by 9am or 1pm the next working day, including Saturdays. Parcelforce Worldwide also offers you a choice of next working day delivery services: express9 (by 9am), express10 (by 10am), expressAM (by noon) and express24 (within 24 hours).

How can I get express delivery at 9 am?

Simply book a courier online, print the labels out at home and take to your local Post Office. Of course, due to the logistics of having to move the goods so quickly, the price for express 9 am delivery is more than a standard service.

How much does it cost to have mail delivered before 9 am?

Both our UK Mail and Parcelforce pre 9 am services are priced the same, so you can have your pick from these two great couriers. Choose a Parcelforce Drop Off service, which you can book to be delivered before 9 am the Next Day from only £18.29 + VAT.