Track UK Express Parcelforce Worldwide
Parcelforce Worldwide is a subsidiary of British postal operator Royal Mail. UK Express delivers to destinations around the world using an international partner network. Tracking of parcels of this service is provided from the moment of sending, until the receipt of it by the addressee.
This service is quite young and has only 30 years of history. In 1986, the Royal Mail was split into three divisions, one of which was renamed Parcelforce in 1990.
Parcelforce has two hubs located close to the airport. One of them is for United Kingdom parcels only, the other is for international parcels. The automated tracking and sorting center covers an area of 24,000 square meters and is capable of handling up to 58,000 parcels per hour.
The company is part of the international cooperative EMS, and specializes mainly in express delivery of items weighing from 2 kg.
Parcelforce Parcel Tracking
It is quite easy to track the parcel of this service, since all parcels are assigned a track number, which allows you to check the status of the shipment along the entire route, right up to the receipt of the parcel.
In order to track the package, you need to visit the official website of Parcelforce Worldwide. The tracking number input panel is located at the very bottom of the window (not the page). In a special box, enter the track number and click on “Track”. Registered users are given the opportunity to view the statuses of parcels, the track number of which was previously entered into the search, as well as more advanced information. In case of issues with tracking the parcel, you can call or write a message to the Customer Support Service.
You can also track your parcel using our service. The tracker identifies postal services and provides all available information about the shipment.
Track number formats
Like any express mail, the UK Express company assigns a unique tracking number to all of its packages. They can be of various formats and differ in the number of characters: 9, 11, 13, 14, 16 or 21 characters.
The most common are track numbers with 9 and 13 characters:
- WP1234567
- Ex123456780GB
- Bx123456780UK
Parcelforce Delivery Time
As an express delivery service, Parcelforce strives to deliver packages and shipments entrusted to it as soon as possible. However, the final delivery time will depend on the remoteness of the destination, minor factors and, of course, the chosen delivery option.
So, depending on the selected type of delivery, the parcel can reach its recipient both the next day and in a month in the case of a budget item.
Main types of shipment and delivery time
GlobalExpress is international next business day express delivery to the United States, Canada and Europe. Delivery to other countries takes 2 business days. It is the fastest, but also the most expensive type of delivery. The minimum shipping cost is from 36 cents.
GlobalPriority is delivery of parcels weighing up to 30 kg worldwide with the possibility of delivery in 3 working days. The cost is slightly lower than that of “Express” and starts at 30 cents.
GlobalValue is delivery of valuable items, but not so demanding in terms of time. The parcel can be delivered in 5-8 business days on average. You will have to pay at least 9.7 cents for delivery.
GlobalEconomy is one of the most economical options available to buyers of online stores and ordinary users of the company's services. Delivery time is 28-46 business days, while the shipping cost is quite high - 24 cents.