Royal Mail 1st Class

Royal Mail 1st Class is a postal service offered by Royal Mail in the United Kingdom. It is a priority service designed to provide faster and more efficient mail delivery than standard postal services.

With Royal Mail 1st Class, you can relish a range of benefits such as premium handling and processing, enhanced tracking and security, and expedited delivery times. This means that your mail will receive the highest level of care and attention, arriving at its destination with increased efficiency compared to other services. So, whether you need to send a birthday card, a crucial document, or a gift to a dear one, trust Royal Mail 1st Class for the job.

Features of Royal Mail 1st Class

The features of Royal Mail 1st Class include prioritized handling and processing of mail, increased speed of delivery, and improved tracking and security. When you choose Royal Mail 1st Class, your mail is given priority handling and processing, which means it will be processed and delivered faster than other mail. Like Royal Mail 2nd Class, Royal Mail 1st Class does not offer tracking services.

How to send mail using Royal Mail 1st Class

To send mail using Royal Mail 1st Class, you need to ensure that your mail meets the size and weight requirements. The maximum weight limit and dimensions for Royal Mail 1st Class will depend on whether you are sending a letter or a parcel. If your mail exceeds these limits, it will not be eligible for Royal Mail 1st Class.

Once you have ensured that your mail meets the requirements, you can take it to a Royal Mail post office or postbox. Make sure to affix the correct postage to your mail, or you may be charged additional fees.

Limitations of Royal Mail 1st Class

While Royal Mail 1st Class is an excellent postal service, it does have certain limitations that you should be aware of before using it.

Weight and Size Restrictions

One limitation of Royal Mail 1st Class is the weight and size restrictions. As mentioned earlier, the maximum weight limit and dimensions for Royal Mail 1st Class will depend on the item that you are sending. Below are the weight and size restrictions for Royal Mail 1st Class:

Delivery Times

Another limitation of Royal Mail 1st Class is the delivery times. While Royal Mail 1st Class does offer faster delivery times than standard postal services, it is not a guaranteed next-day delivery service. The delivery times can vary depending on the destination and other factors, and there may be delays due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other disruptions in the postal network.

Additionally, Royal Mail 1st Class offers no Royal Mail tracking and security so there is still a chance that your mail may be lost or delayed, although this is a rare occurrence.

How much does it cost to send mail using Royal Mail 1st Class?

The cost of sending mail using Royal Mail 1st Class depends on the weight and size of the mail. The current prices for Royal Mail 1st Class postage range from £1.10 for a standard letter weighing up to 100g to £3.30 for a large letter weighing up to 750g. You can also purchase additional services for tracking such as Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Royal Mail Tracked 48, or signature on delivery for an additional fee. You can find the prices for Royal Mail 1st Class below, VAT is excluded:

Cost for Letter

Cost for Large Letters

Small Parcels

Medium Parcels