Signed for delivery or recorded delivery, provides the ultimate peace of mind if you’re sending high-value goods or an urgent parcel that needs to arrive by a specifictime.
The good news is, you don’t need to book this premium service through the Post Office, you can save time and money by booking recorded and signed for delivery services online with Parcel Monkey.
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- What is recorded delivery?
- How much is recorded delivery?
- Royal Mail Signed For Vs Parcel Monkey
- Our signed for delivery services
- Recorded delivery tracking
What is recorded delivery?
Recorded delivery, or signed for delivery as it’s often called, is where the courier will collect a signature from the recipient as proof of delivery. This means you can be safe in the knowledge that your parcel has reached its intended destination without any issues and has arrivedin good condition.
Our recorded delivery partners will usually collect an electronic signature on a hand-held device.
How much is recorded delivery?
Recorded delivery prices will vary, depending on the size and weight of your parcel and the courier you send it with. However, Parcel Monkey recorded delivery costs are significantly discounted, making our recorded delivery services cheaper than Royal Mail Signed For.
Royal Mail Signed For prices Vs Parcel Monkey
| Parcel Size | Service | Royal Mail Price | Parcel Monkey Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5kg (Royal Mail Medium Parcel) | UK First Class Signed For | £20.22 | £8.99 | £11.23 |
| 20kg(Royal Mail Medium Parcel) | UK First Class Signed For | £41.28 | £8.99 | £32.29 |
| 30kg(Royal Mail Large Parcel) | UK First Class Signed For | £48.78 | £39.59 | £9.19 |
*Prices updated August 2019.
Recorded delivery prices
To find the cheapest recorded delivery prices and get an accurate quote for your parcel, simply enter the dimensions and weight of your parcel into our courier quote calculator and you’ll see instant quotes from multiple couriers, including DHL and Parcelforce.
Select the tracked and signed for service that best suits your needs and budget and book online. The courier will collect your parcel from your home or work address and get a signature on delivery.
Our signed for delivery services
We offer a range of signed for delivery services with DHL and Parcelforce, all at discounted rates. Get a quote using our courier quote tool and chose one of the following signature on delivery services:
- DHL Parcel UK Next Day is one of our cheapest recorded delivery services we offer for UK parcel deliveries. Fully tracked with signature on delivery, this reliable service is excellent value for money. Delivery next working day. Collection/delivery text notifications and emails provided.
DHL Parcel UK Next Day is also available to book as a priority service, including before 9 am before 10.30 am and Saturday delivery.
- Parcelforce Express 24 is a popular signed for delivery service that delivers the next working day. Fully tracked with signature on delivery.
- Parcelforce Express48 is ideal for less urgent parcels and offers full tracking and signed for delivery within 2 working days.
Parcelforce is also available to book as a priority service, including next day before 9 am, before 10 am, before 12 and Saturday and Sunday deliveries
Recorded delivery tracking
All of our recorded delivery services are fully tracked and you can monitor the progress of your parcel either through the Parcel Monkey tracking tool, using your PM reference number, or through the courier’s website.
If you use our courier quote tool to book Parcelforce Express 24 for example, you’ll have access to full Parcelforce tracking, so you’re getting exactly the same Parcelforce service, you’re just paying less than if you booked it through the Post Office.
