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General personal enquiries

Within UK - 08457 740 740

Textfone 08456 000 606

8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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Call this number to contact a Customer Service advisor
Business enquiries

Within UK - 08457 950 950

Textfone 08456 000 606

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Weekday peak times 0906 302 1222   Call this number to find a Postcode. Calls cost 50p per minute, to a maximium of £5
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Online shop 08457 782 677
Overseas - +44 131 316 7482
8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday Call this number to enquire about online shop Business and bulk orders. Alternatively e-mail us at business.enquiries@royalmail.com
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08457 641 641
Overseas +44 131 316 7483

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Opening hours are for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Call this number to enquire about online shop stamp collecting and small stamp orders or e-mail us at philatelic.enquiries@royalmail.com

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