Royal Mail Postboxes As well as posting letters, you can drop small postable parcels into a postbox when you buy postage online or via the Royal Mail app. Find a Postbox near you Available 24/7 for your convenience With over 110,000 available around the UK, Royal Mail postboxes are ideally suited for a quick and easy local drop off option for your letters and small parcels. So why not buy your postage online via the app or website, print your label, drop it in to your nearest postbox and get proof of posting. For proof of posting, all you need is the Royal Mail app. Select “Get proof of posting”, click “Post item now” and your camera will open so you can scan the QR code on your postage label. Then, simply pop your item in the postbox. Previous Next What can you send at a Royal Mail Postbox? There are two main types of Postboxes that can be used to drop off your parcels: Regular Postboxes These postboxes are not just for letters! They're a great drop off option for your small postable parcels (if they can fit through a letterbox). Parcel Postboxes If your parcel is too big for a regular postbox then our Parcel Postboxes may be the perfect solution. Previous Next Why use our Postboxes? Name icon_24_7_sny_81_80_access.svg Language Not applicable Single Upload 24/7 access Drop-off at a postbox at any time you want Name icon_quick_delivery_sny_81_80.svg Language Not applicable Single Upload Quick & easy delivery Simply print your label, find your nearest postbox and post Name icon_uk_nationwide_81_80.svg Language Not applicable Single Upload Over 110,000 in the UK Access over 110,000 Royal Mail postboxes nationwide Name icon_small_medium_parcels_sny_81_80.svg Language Not applicable Single Upload Perfect for letters and small parcels Designed to accept letters, large letters and small parcels How to use a Postbox Our postboxes are perfect for quick and convenient delivery of letters, large letters and even small parcels (if they can fit through our letterboxes). Send Return Sending parcels with a Postbox If you’re sending a letter or small parcel with us, simply follow the steps below to find and drop off your items at a postbox. Buy postage online (you can do this online or using our app) or purchase a stamp for your letter Print your label and pop it on or affix your stamp and write out your address Use our app to scan your label for proof of posting Find your nearest postbox, post your item and leave the rest to us Buy postage Name postbox_330_330_tabbed_content_img.png Language Not applicable Single Upload Returning items with a Postbox Return large letters or small parcels at a Royal Mail postbox by following the steps below. Find your retailer, provide your returns details and create your label Print your label, pop it on and find your nearest parcel postbox Use our app to scan your label for proof of posting Head to your postbox, post your item and leave the rest to us Return an item Name SNY returns tabbed content img 330x330 Language Not applicable Single Upload Name CTA strip red postbox SNY version 2 Language Not applicable Single Upload Find a Postbox near you Find your nearest postbox by entering your location into our Services Near You tool. Search now Discover more ways to drop off your parcels From lockers to shops there are lots of convenient ways to drop-off your parcels locally Royal Mail Shops Use Royal Mail Shops and Post Office branches to drop off pre-paid items and returns. Parcel Lockers Parcel lockers are open 24/7 day and night for quick and easy parcel delivery and collection. Customer Service Points Drop-off pre-paid items and returns or collect parcels at Customer Service Points such as Royal Mail Delivery Offices. Royal Mail Shops Use Royal Mail Shops and Post Office branches to drop off pre-paid items and returns. Parcel Lockers Parcel lockers are open 24/7 day and night for quick and easy parcel delivery and collection. Customer Service Points Drop-off pre-paid items and returns or collect parcels at Customer Service Points such as Royal Mail Delivery Offices. Frequently asked questions Where can I find the nearest Postbox? Download the Royal Mail app to find a postbox near you or check Services Near You. What if I do not have a barcode on the label? Any Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed items or Royal Mail International Tracked Returns without a barcode on the label, must be posted at a Post Office branch and cannot be dropped off at a postbox. What items can I use Postboxes for? Postboxes are only available for pre-paid items. If you are sending using a Royal Mail Business Account, you can find details of how to prepare your items and where to drop them off here. What is a proof of posting? A ‘proof of posting’ is one of the pieces of evidence we may require if you want compensation from us, in the unlikely event your parcel is lost, damaged or delayed. For further information, please go to Help with proof of posting & delivery. Which services can I use and get proof of posting for at a postbox?* Your letters and parcels must have a barcoded label in order to get proof of posting at a postbox. Services which can be used are: Tracked 48 and Tracked 24 (including with Signature and Age verification service options), 1st Class and 2nd Class services, Signed For, International Tracked, International Signed, International Tracked and Signed, International Tracked and Signed Heavier, International Tracked Heavier, International Standard and Economy and Tracked Returns. You won’t be able to get a proof of posting for Special Delivery, nor any letters where stamps have been used. *We’ll provide a validated proof of posting once it is scanned at our mail centre. Please note: Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed items must be dropped off at a Post Office branch or Royal Mail Customer Service Point. What parcels can't be dropped in a postbox? Any Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed items cannot be dropped off at a postbox. Visit our Services Near You page to find out where you can post these items. Any parcels which do not fit through our letterboxes will not be posted.
