Send a parcel with Parcelforce
Royal Mail's parcel arm, built for bigger and heavier boxes.
Parcelforce Worldwide is the parcel-carrier side of the Royal Mail group, and it comes into its own where ordinary post stops: larger, heavier parcels that need a proper courier network.
Drop off at Post Office branches or Parcelforce depots, or book a collection from your door.
No printer?
Post Office branches can print labels on supported Parcelforce services — every quote card says whether a printer is needed.
Tracking
Tracked end to end with delivery confirmation.
Best for
- Larger and heavier parcels
- Post Office drop-off for courier-grade services
- Express next-day options on bulky items
Common questions
What's the difference between Royal Mail and Parcelforce?
Same group, different jobs: Royal Mail is strongest on smaller parcels through the postal network, Parcelforce is the courier arm for bigger and heavier parcels. The comparison shows whichever fits your parcel.
How heavy can a Parcelforce parcel be?
Parcelforce takes parcels well beyond ordinary post — enter the real weight when you get a quote and only services that accept it are shown.
Can I drop Parcelforce parcels at the Post Office?
Yes — Post Office branches accept Parcelforce parcels, which makes it a convenient step up when a parcel outgrows Royal Mail services.