Cheap parcel delivery for Christmas

There’s nothing quite like sending or receiving Christmas cards and presents to get us in the festive mood.

In fact, nearly eight in 10 of us say that giving Christmas cards is our favourite way of spreading festive cheer, according to research by the Royal Mail.

Whilst most of us will send our cards via the local Post Office, it can get expensive sending parcels this way. If you’re looking for cheap parcel delivery to keep the cost of Christmas down this year, it might be time to use a courier.

Most couriers will collect your parcel from your home, or you can drop it off at specified locations, including supermarkets and convenience stores. Here’s all the information you’ll need…

What do couriers offer?

What else do I need to consider?

Terms and conditions

When sending packages using a courier, weight allowances vary. Anything weighing less than 2kg will generally qualify as a ‘small parcel’. However, these weight categories may vary according to the courier firm, so check the terms and conditions carefully. Most couriers also have a maximum weight for packages.

Sending from Northern Ireland or the Highlands? Check individual courier websites for terms and conditions. You may be limited to collection or drop-off only, and 24-hour delivery may not be available.

Put your stamp on it

When it comes to posting Christmas cards, the Post Office and stationery stores, such as WH Smith, Paperchase and Ryman, aren’t the only places you can buy stamps. You may not have realised that you can add stamps to your online supermarket shop, or print stamps at home. Use the Royal Mail’s Click and Drop service to do this and post items in any mailbox. Just make sure your get the scales out to check the weight of the item you’re sending first.

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