Why choose this service?

Features

  • Guaranteed next-day delivery Monday to Saturday, with a 1-hour time slot notification

  • Proof of delivery photo included as standard, available online and on the app 

  • Business customers can claim back VAT, helping with cost efficiency and operational effectiveness

  • DPD uses over 3,500 all-electric vehicles for delivery, helping us reach our net-zero goals 

Cover for loss or damage

  • Items covered for loss and damage up to £1,000 as standard

Prices and specifications

Guaranteed next day delivery, Monday to Saturday. Includes tracking updates, proof of delivery photo and item cover up to £1,000. The cut-off time for sending is between 3pm and 5pm – check with your local branch for further details. There is an added charge of £4 for a Saturday delivery. 

Maximum dimensions

120cm for any two sides combined

Examples:
60 x 60 x 40 cm (60 + 60 = 120)
100 x 20 x 20 cm (100 + 20 = 120)

Pricing examples are for DPD services bought in branch only

Prices include VAT and are for DPD services bought in branch, not online
Weight Price
Up to 1kg £10.99
Above 1kg and up to 2kg

£13.99

Above 2kg and up to 10kg

£18.99

Above 10kg and up to 20kg

£23.99

Measuring guide highlighting height, width and length areas on a parcel

How to measure your parcel

Make sure you measure your item in centimetres

The combined total of any two sides shouldn't be more than 120cm.

Things to know before you send

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Common questions

  • The DPD Gold is a guaranteed service. If you provide the recipients mobile number at point of purchase, the recipient will receive a text message in the morning giving them a 1-hour delivery window. If your recipient isn’t going to be in, they will receive a message with a link to divert the parcel to a pickup collection point that is convenient for them. 

    The cut-off time for sending items for next day delivery is between 3pm and 5pm the previous working day. There is a Saturday guaranteed delivery option with an additional charge of £4. Please check with your local Post Office branch for their sending cut-off time.  

  • Yes, jewellery above £250 in value is prohibited. 

    Please check the full list of prohibited items

  • Signature on delivery isn’t available with this service, but a proof of delivery photo is included as standard. This can be viewed online or on the app. 

  • No, sorry. The DPD network does not carry restricted items. 

Need some help?

Posting with DPD help and support

Visit our sending with DPD support page