Parcel Monkey Blog

One of the questions we get asked is whether is you’re allowed to send batteries via our parcel delivery suppliers Unfortunately the answer is no due to the potentially volitile nature of some of them. That not only includes household versions such as the ubiqitious Duracell batteries, but also very clearly lead acid batteries such as motorcycle batteries and car batteries. We are able to help you send a range of vehicle parts, but not their batteries I’m afraid.

The words “lead acid” don’t really need much explaining as to why couriers typically can’t send batteries of that type using the normal methods. We’re very sorry about this, but these are the conditions set out by the carriers.

Whenever you book a parcel with us it’s essential that you check the list of prohibited items.

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There’s a very short answer to the question “can I send a passport via a courier?”. Unfortunately that answer, for us at least, is “no” according to the information contained within our prohibited items list at the time of writing.

If you need to urgently apply for a new passport you’re best reading this information from the government.

Durham Regional Passport Office
Millburngate House, Durham, DH97 1PA

Newport Regional Passport Office
Olympia House, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Gwent, NP20 1XA

Glasgow Regional Passport Office
3 Northgate, 96 Milton Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow, G4 0BT

Liverpool Regional Passport Office
101 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BD

London Regional Passport Office
Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PN

Peterborough Regional Passport Office
Aragon Court, Northminster Road, Peterborough, PE1 1QG

Belfast Passport Office
Law Society House, 90-106 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GN

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Sometimes its of great help to be able to leave a short note against your parcel delivery order to give further information to your courier. This post gives you details of how to do it.