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Your options for receiving letters and parcels and how the Post Office® can help
Redirect mail to where you are
| Length of service | Extension options | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving house or changing address? | |||
| Choose Mail Redirection and get your post forwarded to your new address | Up to 12 months | Up to 2 years | From £12.50 |
| Travelling in the UK or abroad? | |||
| With Poste Restante you can pick up your mail from Post Office® branches in the UK and larger towns abroad | Up to 3 months | None | Free |
Collect mail when it suits
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Not at home to receive your parcel? | |
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Pick up your item at your local Post Office® with Local Collect™ for you |
£1.50 per item |
| Are you an eBayer? | |
| Check to see if your seller is using Local Collect™ so take advantage of this service | Free |
Other mail options available from Royal Mail
| Length of service | Extension options | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Going on a trip and want your post kept safe? | |||
| With Keepsafe™ from Royal Mail, your mail is looked after for up to 2 months and delivered when you get home | Up to 2 months | No | £11.25 (Up to 17 days) |
| Want to present a professional image? | |||
| Keep your business mail separate from your personal mail with a PO Box® from Royal Mail | 6 - 12 months | Yes | £126.00 (for 6 months) |