Royal Mail in United Kingdom
Domestic parcels in United Kingdom are also delivered by the local carriers below.
Among visitors from United Kingdom, Royal Mail ranks #1 in its category on TrackandTrace.com.
Most tracked by visitors from United Kingdom
Popular local carriers in United Kingdom
United Kingdom tracking number format
International mail uses 13-character UPU S10 numbers. The first letter shows the service, then come 8 digits, a check digit, and the country code of the post that accepted the item (GB for United Kingdom).
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Registered letter (R…) | RR123456785GB |
| Tracked small packet (L… / U…) | LA234567895GB |
| Parcel (C…) | CP345678909GB |
| EMS express mail (E…) | EE456789015GB |
Examples show the format only and are not real shipments.
How to track mail in United Kingdom
- Copy the 13-character tracking number from your receipt or shipping notice.
- Paste it above. The country code at the end tells us which post to use.
- Press Track to open the postal tracking result.
Frequently asked questions
What does a United Kingdom postal tracking number look like?
International postal items use the 13-character UPU S10 format: two letters for the service, eight digits, a check digit and the country code of the sending post: GB for United Kingdom. Example: RR123456785GB.
My parcel was sent from abroad. Which post should I use?
Use the post of the country at the end of the number first. Once the item reaches United Kingdom, the destination post usually shows the same number, so you can also check it there.
Why is there no update for several days?
International mail is scanned when it leaves the origin post, at the international exchange office and again after customs in the destination country. Long gaps between these scans are normal, especially for economy mail.
Is this the official postal website?
No. TrackandTrace.com is an independent tracking directory; the tracking result comes from royalmail.com.
Which other carriers deliver parcels in United Kingdom?
Besides Royal Mail, popular carriers in United Kingdom include DHL eCommerce UK (formerly DHL Parcel UK), DPD UK, InPost UK (incl. former Yodel), Parcelforce Worldwide, APC Overnight. You can track all of them with the same search box.