Royal Mail “Special Delivery”: Prices and Requirements

“Special Delivery” is a Royal Mail service that delivers your parcel by 9am or 1pm the next day. You must pay an additional fee when sending a parcel to access this expedited option and receive your shipment in a very short time (express mail, express shipping, express delivery, etc.).
Using Royal Mail Special Delivery is a reliable way to guarantee next-day delivery for your valuable items.

Royal Mail Special Delivery: Two Different Services

Royal Mail Special Delivery by 9am

Features of the Royal Mail Special Delivery by 9am:

• Full tracking of your parcel (track your parcel using online tracking and track-trace)
• Signature on delivery
• Guaranteed delivery next day by 9am or your money back
• Compensation cover up to £50

Available options with Royal Mail Special Delivery by 9am:

• Guaranteed Saturday delivery for an extra fee
• Additional compensation available up to £2,500

Note:
With the Special Delivery service by 9am from Royal Mail, the maximum authorized weight is 2kg.
You can only purchase Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am at a Post Office branch.

You will find all pricing details about Special Delivery in the Royal Mail price guide.

Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm

Features of the Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm:

• Tracking to delivery point
• Signature on delivery
• Guaranteed next working day – or get your money back
• SMS or email notification of delivery day
• Online delivery confirmation with GPS map

Available options with Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm:

• Saturday delivery
• Compensation covering up to £2,500
• Consequential loss cover up to a maximum of £10,000
• Use Local Collect to offer click & collect at 10,000 Post Offices and 1,200 Customer Service Points
• Use Age Verification and ID Verification services for extra peace of mind that your item arrives in the right hands

Note:
With the Special Delivery service by 1pm, the maximum authorized weight is 20kg.

Moreover, this service is only available for customers with a Business Parcels Account.
The Business Parcels Account is for customers sending a minimum of 20 items per week.
To open a Business Parcel Account with Royal Mail, contact their customer service at 03457 950950.

You can find more information about Royal Mail Special Delivery prices on their official documentation.

Secursus and Royal Mail Special Delivery

Secursus is an online parcel insurance provider that covers all your parcels up to £90,000.
We insure your shipment from pickup to delivery.
Sending a Special Delivery parcel does not eliminate risks of damage, loss, or theft — that’s why Secursus is a smart option if you need extra protection for your valuable shipment.

What Does Secursus Insurance Cover?

We cover your item in case of:

• Theft
• Damage
• Loss

Our parcel insurance provides coverage up to £90,000 per shipment, including brand new and second-hand items often excluded by carriers.
The cost of our insurance remains consistent across all destinations, regardless of the item shipped.
Our rates range from 0.6% to 1% of the insured value, varying based on your shipping volume.

Our insurance offers a tailor-made, 100% adaptable service — our goal is to help clients get the coverage they need for their specific case.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance with sending and insuring your parcel.

Does Royal Mail Special Delivery Deliver on Sundays?

Royal Mail has recently begun trial Sunday deliveries for some parcels.
The company aims to achieve a seven-days-a-week delivery network.
While still in a pilot phase, Royal Mail Special Delivery can now deliver on Sundays in selected areas.

What Is Royal Mail?

Royal Mail is the national postal operator of the United Kingdom.
It was a public service until October 15, 2013, when the British government listed it on the London Stock Exchange.
Today, Royal Mail remains a reliable and fast parcel delivery service within the UK and worldwide.

The company offers multiple services, including:

• Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm
• Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am
• Royal Mail Signed For

To send a Royal Mail parcel, you can visit your local Post Office or create an online shipping account via an authorized parcel shipping platform.