Are Royal Mail and Parcelforce the same?

In 1990 Royal Mail Parcels was rebranded to Parcelforce, along with a massive investment in IT and infrastructure with the introduction of online tracking and the construction our National and International sorting hubs. Then in 1998 the business was rebranded to Parcelforce Worldwide.

Is Parcelforce same as Post Office?

Parcelforce Worldwide is a trading name of the Royal Mail and is organised within the UK Parcels, International and Letters division of the group.Parcelforce.

Can I drop off Parcelforce at Post Office?

You can get your parcel collected from your home or office address, or you can make some great savingsOpens in new window by booking your parcel online and drop it off at a local Post Office® or Parcelforce Worldwide depot.

Is Parcelforce the same as DHL?

Parcelforce will deliver the parcel within 3 working days. DHL will deliver the parcel at a faster speed of within 1 working day, but this is at a more expensive rate. DHL ships to both EU and NON-EU countries using the same services it uses for its international services, but with a limit to 30kg per package.19-Aug-2020

How long is Parcelforce delivery?

Please note: That we deliver Monday to Friday 7am to 5.30pm and Saturday 7am to 2pm. We currently cannot give specific times for deliveries. We will attempt to deliver a maximum of 3 times, after which you will need to collect your parcel from the depot.

What happens if I miss my Parcelforce delivery?

Missed a parcel delivery? After an initial attempted delivery, we will automatically attempt redelivery on the next working day if we haven't left your item at your local Post Office or with a neighbour. You can arrange an alternative redelivery or pick up below.

Is Royal Mail cheaper than Parcelforce?

Part of the Royal Mail Group, Parcelforce, tends to be more cost-effective when shipping heavier or larger parcels.

Is Parcelforce a courier?

Parcelforce Worldwide offers a wide range of delivery services to suit your needs. We pride ourselves on offering courier services that are as flexible and convenient as possible for our customers.

Do Parcelforce deliver on Saturdays?

Deliveries on a Saturday are between 7am and 2pm. However, if the sender has not chosen the Saturday delivery service, then we will deliver your parcel on Monday (except for Bank Holidays / Public Holidays).

How do I use Parcel Force?

Send a parcel You can pay: Online by credit/debit card or by using your franking meter. Take your parcel to your local Post Office or depot. Call us on 03448 004 466.

How do I return a package to sender?

Return Mail To Sender: Mail Delivered to The Wrong Address

Step One: Put It Back In Your Mailbox. As soon as you notice that the address is wrong, put the mail piece back inside your mailbox.
Step Two: Alternatively, Hand It To Your Mail Carrier.
Step Three: Do Not Write On The Envelope or Parcel.

Where can I return my Royal Mail parcel?

Ways to return your item We don't just deliver, we'll collect your parcels and bring a return label too. Print your label and drop off at a Parcel Postbox, Delivery Office or Post Office.

Does Parcelforce deliver on Sunday?

If you're wondering if Parcelforce delivers on a Sunday, then the answer is yes! In fact, Parcelforce has a dedicated Sunday delivery service called Parcelforce Express Sunday.

Are FedEx and Parcelforce the same?

Parcel Force vs FedEx: Europe Below is a table that compares Parcel Force's and FedEx's domestic services within Europe. Parcel Force does not have Europe specific services, they fall into the category of international services. FedEx offers a range of times for their next business day delivery services.24-Jun-2017

How reliable is Parcelforce?

ParcelForce has a consumer rating of 1.93 stars from 10 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. ParcelForce ranks 184th among Shipping sites.

Does Parcelforce have live tracking?

Tracking is available via our website or the Parcelforce App and senders and recipients can use My Parcel Live on the day of delivery.

Does Parcelforce work 24 hours?

Parcelforce Express 24-Hour Parcel Delivery | Parcelforce Courier Services | Parcel2Go.

Does Parcelforce require signature?

To ensure the safe delivery of your parcel, we need a signature to confirm successful delivery. If there is nobody to receive the parcel, the driver will either attempt delivery to a neighbour or take your parcel to be securely held at the local Post Office or depot.

Who delivers Parcelforce?

Parcelforce Worldwide is a GLS Network Partner. An unrivalled road-based European network for day certain guaranteed deliveries. GLS consists of 23 parcel delivery companies covering 5 million kms in 42 countries across Europe.

Why do parcels get lost?

There are a variety of reasons for a parcel to go missing while on the way to its destination. Most commonly, a parcel's shipping label becomes damaged, obscured or dislodged during the shipping process.