Valuable gift or important letter that has to be there tomorrow? When you need to know it’s arrived safely and on time choose Special Delivery Guaranteed™ services.
Choose our guaranteed service when you need:
- to track important documents online and get signed proof of delivery
- compensation cover for sending jewellery, cash or other valuables
- Saturday delivery to get those tickets or birthday gifts there for the weekend
- consequential loss cover for tax returns or documents that if late, could result in penalties.
Price Finder
Find the right price for your mail and print postage from your computer.
Track & Trace
Track & Trace is a Royal Mail service that lets you check the status of a trackable item.
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Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™
Looking for a service you can trust at a great price? Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™ is the answer. We’ll deliver your item before 1:00 pm the next working day, guaranteed or we’ll refund your money. The benefits include:
- money back guarantee if your item doesn't arrive on time
- end to end tracking and signature on delivery online or via your mobile
- compensation cover up to £500 for loss and damage
- ideal for sending valuable items such as money or jewellery
- send items up to 20kg
- guaranteed Saturday delivery for an additional fee
- consequential loss cover up to a maximum of £10,000.
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™ *
1pm not early enough? Choose Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™*, and we’ll get your letter or parcel there by 9:00am* the next working day or we’ll refund your money. We offer:
- money back guarantee if your item doesn’t arrive on time
- end to end tracking and signature on delivery online or via your mobile
- compensation cover up to £50 for loss and damage
- additional compensation available up to £2,500
- Saturday delivery guarantee available for an additional fee
- send items up to 2kg
- Guaranteed Saturday deliver for an additional fee
- consequential loss cover up to a maximum of £10,000
*Exceptions apply – please see terms and conditions.
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Stamps / Online Postage prices
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Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™
Stamps / Online Postage Compensation for loss or damage Weight Up to £500Up to £1000Up to £2500Prices in this table are exempt from VAT.
100g £6.22 £7.22 £9.220 500g £6.95 £7.95 £9.95 1000g £8.25 £9.25 £11.25 2000g £11.00 £12.00 £14.00 10000g £25.80 £26.80 £28.80 20000g £40.00 £41.00 £43.00 -
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™
Stamps/Online Postage Compensation for loss or damage Weight Up to £50Up to £1000Up to £2500VAT is applicable to Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™. Prices shown are inclusive of VAT.
100g £17.64 £19.84 £23.34 500g £19.92 £22.12 £25.62 1000g £21.60 £23.80 £27.30 2000g £26.16 £28.36 £31.86 -
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Stamps/Online Postage
Post an item on a Friday and we can guarantee next day delivery even though it's a Saturday.
Guaranteed Saturday delivery Fee per item Including VAT at the standard rate.
£3.00 Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™ with guaranteed Saturday delivery Compensation for loss or damage Weight Up to £500Up to £1000Up to £2500All prices include VAT at the standard rate.
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™ stamp prices are normally exempt from VAT - however, when purchased with a Saturday guarantee the total price becomes liable to VAT at the standard rate.
100g £10.46 £11.66 £14.06 500g £11.34 £12.54 £14.94 1000g £12.90 £14.10 £16.50 2000g £16.20 £17.40 £19.80 10000g £33.96 £35.16 £37.56 20000g £51.00 £52.20 £54.60 Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™ with guaranteed Saturday delivery Compensation for loss or damage Weight Up to £50Up to £1000Up to £2500All prices include VAT at the standard rate.
100g £20.64 £22.84 £26.34 500g £22.92 £25.12 £28.62 1000g £24.60 £26.80 £30.30 2000g £29.16 £31.36 £34.86 For items that could be costly if lost, damaged or delayed, you can buy consequential loss cover.
Consequential loss Maximum compensation What it costsAll prices include VAT at the standard rate.
£1,000 £2.28 £2,500 £3.90 £5,000 £5.82 £7,500 £7.14 £10,000 £9.72 Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™ with consequential loss Consequential loss Weight Up to £1000Up to £2500Up to £5000Up to £7500Up to £10000All prices include VAT at the standard rate.
100g £9.74 £11.36 £13.28 £14.60 £17.18 500g £10.62 £12.24 £14.16 £15.48 £18.06 1000g £12.18 £13.80 £15.72 £17.04 £19.62 2000g £15.48 £17.10 £19.02 £20.34 £22.92 10000g £33.24 £34.86 £36.78 £38.10 £40.68 20000g £50.28 £51.90 £53.82 £55.14 £57.72 Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™ with consequential loss Consequential loss Weight Up to £1000Up to £2500Up to £5000Up to £7500Up to £10000
100g £19.92 £21.54 £23.46 £24.78 £27.36 500g £22.20 £23.82 £25.74 £27.06 £29.64 1000g £23.88 £25.50 £27.42 £28.74 £31.32 2000g £28.44 £30.06 £31.98 £33.30 £35.88 When is VAT included?
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am™ prices include VAT.
When you add the fee (for consequential loss, guaranteed Saturday delivery, or both) VAT is again included as normal.Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm™ stamp prices do NOT normally include VAT.
However, when you add the fee (for consequential loss, guaranteed Saturday delivery, or both), the TOTAL price IS liable to VAT.
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How to buy
At your local Post Office®
You can buy Special Delivery Guaranteed™ services at all Post Office® branches. Find your nearest Post Office®.
Online Shop
Pre-paid Special Delivery Guaranteed™ envelopes are available from our online shop.
Online
Buy your postage online. You can:
- Use our Price Finder to find out how much your item costs and then print postage directly onto your envelopes or labels. Calculate and print your postage now.
Or
- You can go straight to Online Postage and start printing your postage right away.
Certificate of Posting
To make a claim for compensation you will need to provide a Certificate of Posting. If you are posting an item using our Special Delivery Guaranteed™ service you will be given a Certificate of Posting at the Post Office®. Please keep this safe in case you need to make a claim for loss or damage.
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Track your delivery
Tracking your item
We’ve made it easy to track the progress of your Special Delivery Guaranteed™ mail with our online Track & Trace tool. All you need to do is enter your 13 digit reference number. Track your item now.
Check to see if your Special Delivery Guaranteed™ item has arrived on your mobile by entering www.royalmail.com into your smartphone’s web browser.
Confirm delivery
Special Delivery Guaranteed™ also gives you a signature on delivery. Use our Track & Trace tool to view an image of the signature taken when your mail arrives. It’s simple to use and gives you all the reassurance you need. Find out more about proof of delivery.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where in the UK do you deliver?
- How will I know it’s been delivered?
- Can I get a refund if my item is not delivered on time?
- Can I claim compensation if my item is damaged or not delivered?
- What size and weight can my Special Delivery Guaranteed™ item be?
- Can I have something delivered on Saturday?
- Can I buy consequential loss coverage?
Search help for more answers...
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Where in the UK do you deliver?
We deliver most items the next working day by 9:00am or 1:00 pm – depending on the service you select. We also deliver on Saturdays if the item arrives at our local delivery office that day, but we can't guarantee delivery.
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We deliver by 5.30pm the next working day in the following postcode areas:
Mainland
AB30-56 Aberdeen
IV21-28, 40, 52, 54 Inverness
KW1-14 Orkney
PA28-38 Argyll
PH15, 17-26 Perthshire
PH31-40 Perthshire
PH49 Ballachulish
PH50 Kinlochleven
Islands
HS1 Stornoway (Lewis)
HS3 Harris
HS4 Scalpay
HS5 Leverburgh
HS6 N Uist
HS7 Benbecula
HS8 S Uist
HS9 Castlebay (Barra)
IV41-51, 55-56 Skye
KA27 Arran
KA28 Cumbrae
PA41 Gigha
PA42-49 Islay
PA60 Jura
PA77 Tiree
KW15 Kirkwall Town
KW16 Stromness Town only
GY9 Alderney (Channel Islands)
ZE1 Lerwick (Shetlands)
HS3 Harris
We deliver within two working days by 5.30pm to the following islands:
GY1 Herm only (Channel Islands)
GY9 Sark (Channel Islands)
HS2 Lewis
PA61 Colonsay
PA62-75 Mull
PA78 Coll
ZE2-3 Shetlands
We deliver within three working days by 5.30pm to the following islands:
KW16-17 Orkney
PH30 Corrour
PH41 Mallaig
PH42 Eigg & Kuck
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How will I know it’s been delivered?
When we deliver your item we’ll collect a signature to confirm receipt. We then update our online Track & Trace tool with details of the delivery time and date. Learn more about Track & Trace . We’ll also provide an online copy of the signature. Find out more about getting a signature on delivery.
Check to see if your Special Delivery Guaranteed™ item has arrived on your mobile by entering www.royalmail.com into your smartphone’s web browser.
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Can I get a refund if my item is not delivered on time?
Yes. Please keep your proof of posting receipt. If your item is not delivered on time we’ll refund your money providing you have your proof of posting and claim within 14 days of posting. If your item gets lost or damaged while it’s in our care, you can make a claim for compensation or consequential loss.
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Can I claim compensation if my item is damaged or not delivered?
Yes. Compensation for loss or damaged items must be claimed in writing within 80 days of posting. You should include your proof of purchase receipt and evidence of the item’s value.
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What size and weight can my Special Delivery Guaranteed™ item be?
The maximum weight limit for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm items is 20kg. The maximum weight limit for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am items is 2kg.
Find out more about our size and weight limits.
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Can I have something delivered on Saturday?
For a small fee, Post Offices throughout the UK will accept your items on Friday for 9:00am* or 1:00pm delivery on Saturday. Saturday delivery cannot be accepted for some businesses including:
- banks
- building societies
- travel agents
- jewellers
- Post Office® branches.
*Exceptions apply.
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Can I buy consequential loss coverage?
If you send an item that would be costly to replace if lost, damaged or delayed in transit, you can buy our consequential loss cover of up to £10,000. This cover could be a wise choice for important documents or tax returns that may result in penalties if lost or not delivered on time. Just ask for consequential loss when you send your item by Special Delivery Guaranteed™. Make your compensation claims through our Customer Services within 14 days of posting. You’ll need to include the receipt for purchase in order to file the claim.
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