Postage guides
Plain-English guides to sending letters and parcels for less – whether you're posting a birthday card or running an online shop.
The cheapest way to send a parcel in the UK
Seven simple ways to cut the cost of every parcel you send, with today's cheapest options.
Read guide →StampsHow much is a first class stamp?
Today's price of 1st and 2nd Class stamps, what they cover, and when prices change next.
Read guide →Royal Mail1st Class vs 2nd Class post: which should you choose?
Price and speed compared, plus when tracked services beat both.
Read guide →CouriersRoyal Mail vs Evri vs InPost: which is cheapest?
An honest side-by-side of the UK's three most popular ways to post a parcel.
Read guide →PackingHow to measure and weigh a parcel properly
Measure and weigh like a pro and never pay a surcharge again.
Read guide →PackingHow to package a parcel so it arrives safely
Choose the right box, pad it properly and label it so it arrives in one piece.
Read guide →Selling onlinePostage tips for Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers
Cut your selling costs, avoid disputes and keep buyers happy.
Read guide →InternationalHow to send a parcel abroad from the UK
International prices, customs forms and how to avoid parcels getting stuck.
Read guide →Royal MailWhat is a large letter? Size, weight and price
Exact Large Letter limits, prices and the items that fit.
Read guide →HelpLost or damaged parcel? How to claim compensation
What to do, what evidence to keep and how to claim.
Read guide →SeasonalSending Christmas cards and presents for less
Save on cards and presents, and get them there in time.
Read guide →HelpWhat you can't send in the post
Prohibited and restricted items explained in plain English.
Read guide →Getting startedHow to post a parcel in the UK: a step-by-step guide
Everything a first-timer needs to know, from packing to drop-off.
Read guide →Royal MailRoyal Mail Click & Drop: how to buy and print postage at home
Buy Royal Mail postage online and skip the Post Office queue.
Read guide →CouriersEvri parcel sizes and weight limits explained
Postable, small and standard parcels - the exact limits and what they cost.
Read guide →CouriersInPost locker sizes: small, medium and large explained
The three InPost locker sizes and how to make sure your parcel fits.
Read guide →Selling onlineVinted postage guide: parcel sizes, couriers and packing tips
How Vinted postage works, how to pick the right size and how to pack.
Read guide →Getting startedHow to address an envelope or parcel in the UK
The right layout, with examples, so your post gets there first time.
Read guide →Saving moneyHow to send a large or heavy parcel cheaply
Too big for Royal Mail? Here are the cheapest ways to send it.
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