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The UK national postal service, with tracked and signed options nationwide.
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We compare live rates from every major UK carrier. Pick the one that suits, by speed, price, or trust. We handle the booking and tracking for you.
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The line-up
The UK couriers we compare
Every major carrier, with the coverage and services we book on your behalf.
Carrier
Coverage
Services
Royal Mail
UK & International
Tracked 24, Tracked 48, Special Delivery
DPD
UK & International
DPD Next Day, Next Day by 10:30, Saturday
Evri
UK only
Standard 48, Next Day, ParcelShop drop-off
Parcelforce
UK & International
express24, express48, Saturday
UPS
UK & International
UPS Standard, UPS Express
DHL
Global express
DHL Express
Yodel
UK only
Yodel Standard
Whistl
UK only
Tracked
At a glance
A quick read on each carrier
DPD
Best-in-class next-day, with one-hour delivery windows by text and email.
Evri
A drop-off-friendly economy carrier with doorstep delivery.
Parcelforce
Royal Mail’s premium parcel service, with fast, signature-required options.
UPS
Global logistics with strong UK next-day and a required-signature default.
DHL
An international express specialist with insured-default shipments.
Yodel
A drop-off and parcel-shop option for non-urgent sends.
Whistl
Cost-effective tracked options, strong for B2B fulfilment volumes.
In secondsthe right choice is obvious
Choosing a carrier
How to choose the right carrier
There is no single best courier, only the best one for your parcel. A quick guide:
- CheapestEconomy and drop-off services like Evri Standard 48 or Yodel Standard.
- FastestNext-day services like DPD Next Day, Parcelforce express24, or Royal Mail Tracked 24.
- Most trusted for valuablesSignature and insured-default options like Special Delivery, UPS Express, or DHL Express.
- Best for business volumeTracked services like Whistl, with negotiated rates on a business account.
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Questions
Carriers: common questions
Quick answers about who we compare and how to pick. Still stuck? Our UK team is one message away.
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Which carriers can I compare?
Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, Parcelforce, UPS, DHL, Yodel, Whistl, and more. Every major UK courier on one page.
Which courier is the cheapest?
Economy and drop-off services like Evri Standard 48 and Yodel Standard are usually the cheapest. Compare them side by side and sort by price.
Which courier is the fastest?
Next-day services like DPD Next Day, Parcelforce express24, and Royal Mail Tracked 24 are the quickest. Sort your quote by speed to see them first.
Can I pick a specific carrier?
Yes. Sort your quote by carrier and choose exactly who you want. We book the label and handle tracking with them on your behalf.
Which courier is best for valuable items?
Signature and insured-default services like Royal Mail Special Delivery, UPS Express, and DHL Express suit higher-value parcels.
Who delivers my parcel?
The carrier you select at checkout. Parcel Match compares and books, and the carrier carries the parcel.
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