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The Countdown to Christmas is On! 🎄
Christmas is fast approaching, and the clock is ticking to make sure your gifts and packages arrive on time! Mark your calendar: the final posting date for Christmas 2024 is 21st December by 12 PM - don’t miss it!
But knowing the deadline is only half the battle. To guarantee smooth and speedy deliveries this festive season, see our expert tips to ensure your parcels arrive safely and on time.
Our Top Last Posting Dates Tips
1. Check the address is right
It might sound obvious, but it can be really easy to make a mistake when addressing your parcel, especially if you’re sending it overseas. Incorrect delivery address details are one of the biggest causes of courier delivery issues.
Always double check the address details you are providing, including the name of the person you are sending the parcel to. You’ll also want to check the format of the address, particularly if you’re sending your parcel abroad, to make sure it’s in the right format for that country.
To ensure successful international shipping, we provide accurate addressing formats for all countries. Just find your shipping destination here and see the best way to address parcels to your chosen location.
2. Re-using an old box? Take off ALL the old labels
You should make it as easy as possible for you parcel to glide through the delivery process.
Re-using an old, box is a great idea, but you’ll want to take off all the old labels (or at least cover them up) to make sure that no delivery details get confused.
3. Use a strong box
Packaging your items in a strong box is absolutely vital to make sure your parcel arrives in time for Christmas.
Your parcel will go through lots of different stages of transit during its journey, so we always recommend you choose a box larger than your item so you can protect your presents with extra packaging inside.
Strong, double-walled cardboard boxes are generally best, as these are less likely to tear or collapse during transit.
Make sure you seal the box properly too - we like to use parcel tape so that it sticks firmly.
4. Attach the shipping label securely
Once your Christmas gifts are all securely packaged up, you’ll need to attach the shipping label securely and prominently to your parcel.
It’s a good idea to put this into a poly-pocket before attaching it to your box with packing tape to make it more durable.
5. Don’t send prohibited items
It’s important to check that the items you’re sending in your package aren’t prohibited on the service you want to use - particularly if you want to send your parcel abroad.
Attempting to send restricted items may result in your package being refused at the point of collection, destroyed, or returned to sender.
You can find a list of prohibited items here.
6. Stay up-to-date with parcel tracking
When you send a parcel with us, almost all of the couriers we work with offer door-to-door tracking. This means you can let your loved one know when those last-minute gifts are likely to arrive, so they can be in and ready to receive their gifts on the other end.
With Parcel2Go, you also have the option of using signed for delivery and inclusive Parcel Protection on selected services.
Ready to send your Christmas parcel?
Remember, the last day to send a parcel for Christmas 2024 is the 21st December before 12 pm, but we always recommend you send sooner!
We also suggest you use a next-day or expedited service to make sure your parcels are delivered quickly, especially when shipping overseas. Book a next-day service start from just £2.74 exc VAT
Ready to send your Christmas parcel? Get your quote today!
