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| Service | What it is for | Typical speed | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next day delivery | Parcels that must arrive tomorrow | Next working day | |
| Same day delivery | Urgent items across town, today | Same day | |
| Large parcel delivery | Long, bulky or heavy items | One to three working days | |
| Collection from home | A driver picks it up from your door | Depends on service | |
| Drop off | Cheaper. Leave it at a shop, Post Office or locker | Depends on service | |
| Recorded delivery | Proof it arrived, with a signature | One to three working days | |
| Send without a printer | Show a QR code instead of printing a label | Depends on service | |
| Postage costs | What it costs to send a parcel in the UK | Prices for every speed |
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Compare pricesYour parcel
Delivery update
Next day delivery
- TodayBooked and collected
- TomorrowOut for delivery
Typical speedNext working day
Proof of delivery
Recorded delivery
Signed for by
Typical speedOne to three working days
Parcel size
Large parcel delivery
Length
Height
Good forLong, bulky or heavy items
Drop off point
Drop off
Typical speedTwo or three days
Collection booked
Collection from home
DriverYour door
Typical speedDepends on service
Next steps
More ways to send and track
Prefer to pick a courier?
Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, Parcelforce, UPS, DHL, FedEx and Asendia.
Compare couriersWhat is the cheapest delivery service?
A drop off service on a two or three day speed is usually cheapest. Small tracked parcels start from £2.95, VAT included.
What is the difference between drop off and collection?
With drop off, you take the parcel to a shop, Post Office or locker. With collection, a driver picks it up from you. Drop off is usually cheaper.
Can I get proof of delivery?
Yes. Choose recorded delivery or a signed for service and the recipient signs on delivery.
Do I need a printer?
No. Some services give you a QR code to show at the drop off point instead.