Is it safe to send money with Royal Mail 2nd Class?

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Hi guys

I'm trying to send money to a friend using royal mail because they don't use PayPal or any kind of online banking sort of thing.

Royal Mail recommends using special delivery guaranteed but it costs a lot.

Would it be safe to use other options such as Royal Mail 2nd class or 2nd class signed for?

! · Accepted Answer

Recorded delivery doesn't cover cash lost in the post, so you either use normal post and take a chance (and if you are sending notes rather than coins, it's not that big a risk of loss) or special delivery. Much depends on how much cash you are sending. If it's more than £20 or so, why not send it in two or three separate envelopes - only costs 62p a time first class.

Anonymous · Answer

If you put cash in the post, without paying for the special service, you take a chance - it might get there, or it might get stolen. If it doesn't arrive you cannot claim any compensation from Royal Mail.

Anonymous · Answer

I have done many of times and got there safely

Mike · Answer

You could send it second class but if it gets lost you will have no claim against the Post Office. 
Go into a Post Office and send it Registered Post or Special Delivery. Do not send coin.

Sal*UK · Answer

Be sure to disguise it then - don't send it in a card, don't leave coins to be felt, best is a Jiffy bag.

? · Answer

It should be safe. I sent money myself on several occasions and it always has arrived. Here are some tips and tricks to send your money in the mail: http://www.leftovercurrency.com/sending-your-currency/sending-money-banknotes-coins-by-mail.html

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Is it safe to send money with Royal Mail 2nd Class?

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