Sending valuables and cash
If you’re sending money, jewellery, valuables or important documents in the post, here’s how to make sure they arrive safely.
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You’re sending valuable items through the post.
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You’re sending money through the post (any amount)
The Royal Mail definition of money includes any:
i) Coins & Bank notes of any currency that are legal tender at the time of posting;
ii) Postal Orders, cheques and dividend warrants uncrossed and payable to bearer;
iii) Unused postage and revenue stamps and National Insurance stamps; Exchequer bills, bills of exchange, promissory notes and credit notes; Bonds, bond coupons and any other investment certificates; and
iv) Coupons, vouchers, tokens, cards, stamps and other documents that can be exchanged in whole or in part for money, goods or services.
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You’re sending jewellery through the post (any value)
The Royal Mail definition of jewellery includes any:
i) precious metal that has been manufactured in such a way as to add value to it, including coins used for ornament;
ii) diamonds and precious stones;
iii) watches and jewellery where the cases of are made wholly or mainly of precious metal;
iv) similar articles with an intrinsic value other than the value of the workmanship.
- To send money, jewellery or valuables you have to use Special Delivery™ you will not be able to claim any compensation in the event of loss or damage.
- Some countries do not let you send cash or valuable items through the post, so make sure you check the country in our A-Z pages first.
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