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UK couriers, compared in one search
Eight couriers. One quote. See who can take your parcel, how fast, and what it costs, then book the one that suits.
The line-up
The couriers we compare
Every major UK courier, with what each is best known for and the services we book on your behalf.
Courier
Best known for
Services you can book
The UK's widest network, tracked and signed options
Tracked 24, Tracked 48, Special Delivery
Choosing a courier
Which courier should you use?
There is no single best courier. There is the best one for this parcel.
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The lowest price
Evri Standard 48 or Evri ParcelShop drop off. Royal Mail Tracked 48 for small parcels
It there tomorrow
DPD Next Day, Royal Mail Tracked 24, Parcelforce express24
A guaranteed time
Royal Mail Special Delivery, DPD Next Day by 10:30
Something valuable covered
Royal Mail Special Delivery, UPS Express, DHL Express
It sent abroad
DHL Express, FedEx, UPS, Parcelforce, Asendia for lower cost ecommerce
Your quote sorts them all by price or speed, so you can check in seconds.
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Every service
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Next day deliveryParcels that need to arrive tomorrowLarge parcel deliveryBig, long or heavy itemsCollection from homeA driver picks it up from your doorDrop offCheaper. Leave it at a shop, Post Office or lockerRecorded deliveryProof it arrived, with a signatureNo printerSend with a QR code instead of a labelPostage costsWhat it costs to send a parcel in the UK
Questions
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Which couriers can I compare on ParcelMatch?
Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, Parcelforce, UPS, DHL, FedEx and Asendia.
Which UK courier is the cheapest?
For small parcels you can drop off, usually Evri or Royal Mail Tracked 48. Size, weight and route change the answer, so compare your exact parcel.
Which courier is the fastest?
For UK parcels, next day services: DPD Next Day, Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Parcelforce express24. For a guaranteed time, Special Delivery or DPD Next Day by 10:30.
Can I choose a specific courier?
Yes. Filter your quote by courier and pick the service you want. We book it and you get the label straight away.
Who actually delivers my parcel?
The courier you choose. ParcelMatch compares and books. The courier collects and delivers.
Do you add new couriers?
Yes. New couriers appear in your quote as soon as they go live. There is nothing to set up.
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Every major UK courier, compared in one search
8couriers, one search