Delivers mail and parcels across the UK and to over 230 countries globally.
Offers tracking and delivery updates for most services.
Over 500 years of service with strong customer trust.
Collaborates with carriers like [USPS](/carriers/us-post) and [Canada Post](/carriers/ca-post) for international delivery.
Royal Mail is the primary postal service in the United Kingdom, with a history dating back to 1516. It delivers millions of letters and parcels every day, both domestically and to over 230 countries and territories worldwide.
Royal Mail offers a variety of services, including:
Royal Mail tracking numbers vary depending on the service. International tracking numbers typically follow the S10 format, with 13 characters (e.g., RU123456789GB).
To track your Royal Mail shipment, enter the tracking number on the Royal Mail tracking page. You’ll receive real-time updates on the parcel’s status and estimated delivery.
For international shipments, Royal Mail partners with local postal operators such as USPS, Canada Post, and Australia Post, ensuring a seamless handoff and final delivery abroad.
In addition to postal delivery, Royal Mail offers value-added services including insurance, delivery notifications, undelivered item returns, and packaging supplies. With a reputation built on centuries of service, Royal Mail remains one of Europe’s most trusted logistics providers.
The parcel has been registered in the system but has not yet been handed over for processing. The seller may have created the tracking number, but the package hasn’t been shipped yet.
The package has left the sender’s warehouse and is on its way to the destination. It may be passing through sorting centers or customs.
The parcel has been successfully delivered to the recipient. Delivery is usually confirmed by a signature or other confirmation.
The status means there is no information about the package. Possible reasons include an incorrect tracking number, the package not yet registered in the system, or it is no longer being tracked.
Enter your tracking number on the Royal Mail tracking page to get real-time status updates.
International numbers usually follow the S10 format, such as RU123456789GB. Domestic formats may differ.
Delivery within the UK typically takes 1–3 business days. International delivery times vary by destination and service.
Royal Mail works with partners like USPS and Australia Post to complete international deliveries.
Visit https://www.royalmail.com or go to your nearest post office for assistance.
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