Track Royal Mail Shipments
Royal Mail is the UK's national postal service, handling domestic letters and parcels as well as international shipments to over 230 countries.
How to track a Royal Mail package
- Get your Royal Mail tracking reference (usually ends in 'GB').
- Enter it above to get the latest status.
- See scans from acceptance through delivery, including international handovers.
Tracking number format: 9 digits + GB (e.g. AB123456789GB)
Common Royal Mail shipment statuses
- Item accepted
- In transit
- At delivery office
- Out for delivery
- Delivered
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Royal Mail tracking FAQ
- Do all Royal Mail services offer tracking?
- Only tracked services such as Tracked 24, Tracked 48, Special Delivery, and Signed For provide real-time tracking.
- Why is my Royal Mail parcel stuck 'in transit'?
- It can mean the parcel is between scan points, awaiting international handover, or held for customs clearance abroad.