Choose the correct packaging
When choosing your packaging you should consider its size, strength and material.
Packings dos
Packings don'ts
Internal protection
Consider using internal protection to keep your item from moving around inside the parcel.
Dos
Don'ts
Sealing your parcel
Make sure your parcel is properly sealed to prevent it from coming open in transit and potentially losing items.
Dos
Don'ts
Labelling your parcel
It’s important that your parcel gets to its destination, so make sure you label it clearly. Here’s how to label your parcels.
Make sure any UK or international address is formatted correctly using our guide to addressing your mail.
Dos
Don'ts
Save money on your postage
Some examples of how you could save
More about sending mail
Useful links, extra information and related mails services.