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Royal Mail and ShipStation
Looking for affordable shipping? Whether you’re sending lightweight packages or need fast delivery, ShipStation makes it easy to compare Royal Mail services, calculate costs, and access discounted rates — all in one place.
Why Use Royal Mail with ShipStation in the UK?
Get Commercial Rates
Gain access to competitive rates with no volume requirements when you buy Royal Mail labels through ShipStation.
Drop-off choice
Drop of your parcel at one of 18,000 locations including Post Offices, Parcelshops, Lockers or Royal Mail Delivery Centres or for added convenience the Postman will collect
Find nearest location
Automate Workflows
Apply Royal Mail shipping rules automatically based on order weight, zone or product type.
Schedule Collections
Scheduled Collections upto 10 days in advance subject to Postman availability. No Printer, no problems, a Postman will “Bring My label.”
Compensation included
Domestic: up to £150
International: up to £50
Domestic & International
Royal Mail services include both Domestic and International Shipping options
Available Royal Mail Services in ShipStation
About Royal Mail
Royal Mail is an established brand with more than 500 years of history, from its beginning as a postal service exclusively for the King and his Court to the international delivery service it is today.
Their postmen and women are committed to delivering six days a week to the 32 million homes across the United Kingdom. Since 2013, the service has been a public listed company on the London Stock Exchange as a subsidiary of International Distributions Services plc. To this day their leadership and shareholders, which includes Royal Mail employees, have been committed to continuing and further strengthening the postal service’s reputation for reliability and consistency.
Prior to privatisation, Post Office Limited was a subsidiary of Royal Mail Group, Royal Mail holding responsibility for delivering letters and parcels and the Post Office providing over the counter services. In 2011 The Postal Services Act was passed, paving the way for the separation of Royal Mail Group Ltd and Post Office Ltd in 2012 ahead of the privatisation of Royal Mail in 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions about using Royal Mail with ShipStation
How do I ship a package with Royal Mail?
To ship a package with Royal Mail, start by packing your item securely and weighing it to determine the correct postage. Next, choose a Royal Mail service based on your required speed and budget. For the final step of sending your package, you can either print the label at home and attach it to the parcel before taking it to a drop-off point, or you can use a QR code. If you use a QR code, you can print the label at a Royal Mail Locker or a participating ParcelShop and then scan and drop off your parcel at the location.
Does Royal Mail offer any service enhancements?
Service enhancements are available but depend entirely upon the specific service purchased at the time of booking.
Does Royal Mail ship internationally?
Yes, Royal Mail provides a range of international services for shipments being sent outside of the UK.
Does Royal Mail ship on Sunday?
No, Royal Mail does not typically offer standard shipping or collection services on Sundays.
When does Royal Mail stop shipping for the day?
While drop-off points have set closing times, Royal Mail provides access to lockers which give you 24/7 availability for dropping off your parcels.
Does Royal Mail deliver on weekends?
Yes, Saturday is considered a standard delivery and collection day for Royal Mail services.
How much is shipping with Royal Mail?
Royal Mail shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package, the physical dimensions, the destination, and the chosen service speed.
What items are prohibited?
Before sending your item, please review the Royal Mail Prohibited items list and follow the official Packaging Guidelines to ensure your parcel is accepted for delivery.
Ready to Deliver with Royal Mail and ShipStation?
Join thousands of merchants using ShipStation to simplify shipping with Royal Mail. Streamline your shipping process, and deliver exceptional service to customers.