UK answers needed RE Post Office and undelivered parcel.?

Question

A week or so ago i recieved a card through the door while i was out for an undelivered parcel. Unfortunately i've mislaid the card (either that or the kids ate it) and would like to know if there's any way i can still collect the parcel without the card. Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes just take sum proof of I.D. with you to the post office. Failing that just slap the postman and take your parcel.

Answer 2

What part of the UK are you in?

England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Irland?

Answer 3

Sorry but NO.  The card is the ONLY form of ID the Royal Mail will accept - this happened to a friend a few weeks back and the staff said to him 'No Card, No Parcel'.

Answer 4

You should still be able to collect it if you can prove who you are and what your address is. I don't believe that they can say 'no card', 'no parcel' because I believe that legally the contents belong to you - it may be difficult for them to find without the reference number on the card, but not impossible. I would ring up the office beforehand, explain the situation and find out from them what the acceptable proof would be if you don't want a wasted journey.

Answer 5

I'm always losing those cards, so don't worry. Just take id with your name and address on and it should be fine.

Answer 6

Go to your local sorting office, take two forms of ID - passsport and driving licence maybe - and explain the situation.

Answer 7

You can still collect the parcel. Take ID with you to the delivery office - like a driving licence, passport, plus something with proof of address.