First and Second Class mail

Great-value options to get your letters and parcels delivered safely and on time

First Class mail	Second Class mail
Costs from 41p (for mail up to 100g)	Costs from 32p (for mail up to 100g)
Normally delivered next day (Monday-Saturday)	Normally delivered within three days (Monday-Saturday)
No maximum weight limit	Maximum weight of 1000g
Pricing based on weight and thickness of the item	Pricing based on weight and thickness of the item
Free certificate of posting available	Free certificate of posting available
Compensation for lost or damaged items, up to £41	Compensation for lost or damaged items, up to £41

If you are sending an urgent or valuable item we would recommend you consider using Special Delivery™ for guaranteed delivery and higher compensation. For larger items you could use an Express Parcels option.

Large letter or packet? Get more information on weight, size, mailing options with the Post Office® mailing guide

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