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Provide an option to make the "Order reference" a required field
Would it be possible, please, to give the option to set the "Order reference" field as required so it cannot be left blank? This would mean that all shipments can be referenced to their corresponding delivery note, pick list, or whatever other internal reference a company uses to identify shipments sent using Click & Drop. As a bonus, you could add an editable description so that the user can add what that reference is in brackets - i.e. "Order reference (delivery note)".
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Parcel Force manifest has no breakdown of customer name or number of cartons, only consignments
Old WDM parcel force manifest used to clearly show the customer name and number of cartons, not just the number of consignments. Not knowing the number of cartons and blindly giving our boxes to the driver which just shows the number of consignments is clearly not workable. We used to have it, and we need it.
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Stop messing with default browser input styles.
Firefox is not displaying the state of checkboxes in the options.
This is because your inept webdesigner has chosen to incorrectly disable the default browser style for inputs.
input {
appearance: none;}If I remove this CSS, I can see the state of checkboxes in the options menus again.
Please fix this and stop messing with defailt browser styles.
Thanks
2 votes -
Multi Parcel Consignments for international orders
Until last week we could create Multi Parcel Consignments for international orders. This has now been 'turned off' as apparently it's not a feature we were supposed to have. The only way we can create multi parcel consignments for Parcel Force since the integration is to do 1 carton at a time separately. This is totally bizarre, considering a customer would expect 1 invoice for, for example, 8 cartons. How are we supposed to create 8 different invoices and create 8 different labels separately? I could do it until last week, and now have been told categorically 'no'.
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Clinton Nicholls
Have the ability to book ad hoc collection in a similar way to the Parcel force WDM book a collection service. To book a parcel via parcel force and then having to ring up just to book a collection is a waste of the customer service teams time and mine. A regular collection day does not work for me as my orders tend to come in batches at odd times in the month. Also sending royal mail parcels and then having to go on a completely different part of the web site and pay 30p for a collection is also inefficient. what ever service you are using booking a collection should be part of it. Oddly if i buy postage as a member of the public rather than an account customer, the book a collection service is part of the process.
Have the ability to book ad hoc collection in a similar way to the Parcel force WDM book a collection service. To book a parcel via parcel force and then having to ring up just to book a collection is a waste of the customer service teams time and mine. A regular collection day does not work for me as my orders tend to come in batches at odd times in the month. Also sending royal mail parcels and then having to go on a completely different part of the web site and pay 30p for a collection is also…
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Inofficial Python package for the Click & Drop API
I created an open-source Python Package for the Click & Drop API.
https://pypi.org/project/click_and_drop_api/
Features:
- generated from the specification
- simple api for the most common tasks
- has examples of how to use the basic features
- includes shipping methods and package sizes
- includes documentation and type hints
You are welcome to use it and improve it according to the license.
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Expand PDDP Options for Click & Drop
According to the Royal Mail site, PDDP is currently available for;
Austria Cyprus France Germany Luxembourg (PDDP service only available up to 150 euros) Malta Netherlands Norway Portugal (Coming soon) Switzerland Sweden (Coming soon) The Republic of Ireland United States of AmericaUnforuntately, only the USA seems to be covered in Click & Drop.
With the new customs duties on low cost goods introduced by France and Italy - we need this facility, as you cannot account for it via IOSS, and we have no control over whether goods sent to Europe go through France or Italy as the port of entry!
According to the Royal Mail site, PDDP is currently available for;
Austria Cyprus France Germany Luxembourg (PDDP service only available up to 150 euros) Malta Netherlands Norway Portugal (Coming soon) Switzerland Sweden (Coming soon) The Republic of Ireland United States of AmericaUnforuntately, only the USA seems to be covered in Click & Drop.
With the new customs duties on low cost goods introduced by France and Italy - we need this facility, as you cannot account for it via IOSS, and we have no control over whether goods sent to Europe go through France or Italy as the port…
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Bring back S17 single label printing option
I am a personal customer who regularly uses Click & Drop and I have been printing my own labels for several years. As a result, I have a large stash of S17 labels.
I purchased three Tracked 24 labels today, but was not given the option of using the single label style, but instead could only print all three labels out on a single page.
Please reinstate the option to select the single label style - I suspect I am not alone in having label stock that needs to be used. I cannot afford to replace the labels I currently have.
Until you reinstate the option to select printing on S17 labels, the only option I have is to buy each postage label individually. I am prepared to do this, despite it being inconvenient, but it does mean that Royal Mail will be paying fees on each individual transaction.
I am a personal customer who regularly uses Click & Drop and I have been printing my own labels for several years. As a result, I have a large stash of S17 labels.
I purchased three Tracked 24 labels today, but was not given the option of using the single label style, but instead could only print all three labels out on a single page.
Please reinstate the option to select the single label style - I suspect I am not alone in having label stock that needs to be used. I cannot afford to replace the labels I currently…
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Include STAFF notes to appear on Dashboard
Please include STAFF NOTES to appear on DASHBOARD so staff do not have to open each order up each time
2 votes -
Most recent update Filter issues
Dear Support, in the most recent update you have made the status "multi choice" which at best is irritating, if like me people use the status to move from new to postage applied to label generated as part of their workflow - you now need to unclick the current option and select the one you want.. which is muliple clicks more and quite irritating when you cant see what filter you have on when you move to what you think is label generated.. when you also have postage applied on at the same time.. very confusing feature.
Additionally where a refund is requested can these be changed to a status "Refund requested" so they dont accidently get marked as dispatched.
these may be small but they make using the platform very clunkly in what is otherwise a good soultion.
Finally I agree with others about adding a claim feature.. i dont have much go wrong but waiting 100's days when i just need to move on.. is quite irritating. one example you shipped a USA parcel to Japan.. dont know why.. but when it came back i had to post it again.. only wanted to claim the postage back.. still waiting.
Dear Support, in the most recent update you have made the status "multi choice" which at best is irritating, if like me people use the status to move from new to postage applied to label generated as part of their workflow - you now need to unclick the current option and select the one you want.. which is muliple clicks more and quite irritating when you cant see what filter you have on when you move to what you think is label generated.. when you also have postage applied on at the same time.. very confusing feature.
Additionally where a…
1 vote -
Sender's name WRONG on customs forms
The form automatically populates name of the signature on the customs form as the "sender". This is not (necessarily) the sender. For example, if the sender is a business - the sender name is instead replaced by the name of the signature on the customs form.
When I remove the signature name, it auto-populates the name from the payment details... It shouldn't keep borrowing names from all over the place when the trading address and customs details are clearly setup.2 votes -
Fix a bug which has been introduced about a week ago
After importing from a CSV and then appying postage to this batch of mail.
The screen starts flickering multiple times a second and locks out user input for a minute or so until its done.
The URL keeps flashing and updating with urls such as this;
This makes import and processing take about 4 times longer than the week before.
vibecodingisbad
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Correct the discrepancies with invoice vs billed amounts
Since November I’ve had a discrepancy in amounts so I assume this is because the PDDP duties aren’t included on the invoices but I need them to match for accounting. I’ve emailed RM but yet to receive a response. If I go into the payments section of my portal I can see the amount is what I am actually paying but the actual invoice shows different.
1 vote -
Plan of Action: Improving Royal Mail Parcel Locker Functionality for Multi-Parcel Business Users 1. Background and Issue Summary Business s
Plan of Action: Improving Royal Mail Parcel Locker Functionality for Multi-Parcel Business Users
1. Background and Issue SummaryBusiness sellers on platforms such as eBay and Amazon frequently drop multiple parcels during a single visit. The current Royal Mail parcel locker system is primarily optimised for individual consumer use — designed for one parcel per locker, with automatic timeouts if the transaction is not completed quickly.
In the described scenario, a seller attempted to drop 30 parcels in one large locker after scanning a single tracking barcode, intending to consolidate the parcels for efficiency. However, due to a timeout in the locker system, the deposit was not registered correctly. As a result:
No tracking confirmation email was generated.
Parcels remained uncollected because the system did not record a completed deposit.
The locker provided no warning about time constraints or risks associated with multi-parcel drops.
This incident exposes a system design gap that could lead to lost parcels, operational inefficiencies, and reduced trust from high-volume sellers.
- Root Cause Analysis
The issue stems from several system and user interface limitations:
Timeout Restriction: The locker closes the session automatically after a short period, assuming the user has abandoned the process.
No Parcel Quantity Input: The system does not ask how many parcels are being dropped off, preventing adjustment of the allowed loading time.
Lack of Clear Guidance: The interface does not instruct sellers on the recommended method (e.g., one parcel per locker or maximum parcel count per drop).
Tracking Dependency on Single Scan: When only one parcel is scanned, all other parcels remain unregistered, creating an untraceable drop.
- Impact on Royal Mail and Sellers
Operational Inefficiency: Parcels in unregistered lockers are not collected on schedule, disrupting delivery timelines.
Customer Dissatisfaction: Sellers risk late dispatch penalties from eBay/Amazon and potential negative buyer feedback.
Increased Support Volume: Royal Mail Customer Service may face escalations related to “missing parcel” claims that could have been avoided.
System Underutilisation: High-volume sellers may revert to Post Office drop-offs, reducing locker utilisation and limiting growth potential for automated parcel collection.
- Proposed Corrective Actions
To improve functionality and reliability for business users, the following enhancements are proposed:
A. Software and User Interface Improvements
Add “Number of Parcels” Prompt:
When initiating a drop-off, prompt the user to enter the number of parcels being deposited.
Extend session timeout dynamically based on parcel count (e.g., 30 seconds per parcel).
Multi-Parcel Mode Option:
Introduce a “Business / Bulk Drop” mode allowing multiple tracking numbers to be scanned in one session.
Allow a single locker to hold multiple parcels under one bulk reference number.
Visual and On-Screen Guidance:
Display clear instructions:
“One parcel per locker recommended.”
“If dropping multiple parcels, select ‘Bulk Drop’ mode.”
“Timeout occurs after X minutes of inactivity.”
Session Confirmation Requirement:
Require explicit confirmation (“I have finished loading the locker”) before the system closes the session and registers the drop as complete.
B. Operational and Communication Improvements
Clear Signage and Online Guidance:
Update physical locker signage and the Royal Mail app/website with step-by-step instructions for business users.
Integration with eBay and Amazon Seller Systems:
Enable direct linkage between Royal Mail lockers and eBay/Amazon seller accounts.
Preload shipping labels and bulk manifest information into the locker interface.
Enhanced Tracking Workflow:
When a bulk deposit is made, generate one confirmation email listing all tracking numbers in that drop-off session.
Feedback and Reporting Mechanism:
Implement an on-screen or in-app “Report a Problem” button to capture real-time issues like timeouts or unacknowledged drops.
- Long-Term Enhancements
Introduce Dedicated Business Lockers:
High-volume sellers could be assigned larger or reserved lockers at key locations, with extended access times and integrated bulk scanning capability.Pilot Program:
Conduct a 3–6 month trial of improved software at select urban and suburban sites to measure time efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.Data-Driven Refinement:
Use pilot feedback to refine session timing, user prompts, and system notifications before nationwide rollout.- Expected Outcomes
Implementing these actions will:
Prevent loss or delay of parcels caused by unregistered drops.
Increase confidence among high-volume sellers using Royal Mail parcel lockers.
Improve operational efficiency and tracking accuracy.
Reduce customer service incidents related to locker usage.
Strengthen Royal Mail’s position as a preferred logistics partner for eCommerce sellers.
Plan of Action: Improving Royal Mail Parcel Locker Functionality for Multi-Parcel Business Users
1. Background and Issue SummaryBusiness sellers on platforms such as eBay and Amazon frequently drop multiple parcels during a single visit. The current Royal Mail parcel locker system is primarily optimised for individual consumer use — designed for one parcel per locker, with automatic timeouts if the transaction is not completed quickly.
In the described scenario, a seller attempted to drop 30 parcels in one large locker after scanning a single tracking barcode, intending to consolidate the parcels for efficiency. However, due to a timeout in…
3 votes -
Have weighing scales integrate with the click and drop desktop app to get the parcel weight automaticaly
Other shipping solutions can do this now but not Royal Mail
1 vote -
Filter orders by whether they have been booked for collection or not
After purchasing labels, I need to book orders for collection. First 10 items work fine as I can bulk buy them but for the next 15, I usually have to buy them one by one, due to slot situation. it's hard to look for the ones i didnt book collection for, when they are all in same column 'ready for dispatch'. I think it would be really helpful to filter those by whether they've been booked for collection or not.
3 votes -
Enable user to manually enter the postbox ID when the app cannot detect the postbox even though I'm standing right in front of it!!
Yesterday I tried the Proof of Posting thing in the app for the first time. I tried to scan my item several times, but the app could not detect the postbox I was standing next to. I could see the postbox ID so it would be good if I could add that retrospectively to the tracking after I'd put my item into the postbox. This was a Parcel Postbox.
1 vote -
Show total number of parcels on manifest
The Parcelforce manifest doesn't show the total number of parcels sent, it only shows the number of consignments. We need to know the total number of parcels the driver is taking.
3 votes -
Recent DDP changes have broken label retrieval for non DDP international orders
Hi,
For context, my workflow is the following: eBay and Etsy orders are retrieved via the respective integrations. Shipping services are then purchased via the website (https://business.parcel.royalmail.com/), but labels are then retrieved via the API integration, by calling "https://api.parcel.royalmail.com/api/v1/orders/<order number>/label?documentType=postageLabel&includeReturnsLabel=false&includeCN=true" with the relevant Authorization header.
Since end of last month/early September, this endpoint has been returning 400 bad request errors when calling the API, citing missing fields. However a) this issue only occurs via the API, not when generating the labels via the website and b) the fields it claims are missing aren't things that are provided by the API call.
Example response from that endpoint:
[[{"accountOrderNumber":9043,"channelOrderReference":"3793323589","code":"9","message":"Required information are missing for Delivery Duty Paid services (Trading names: 'VAT number' is empty)"},{"accountOrderNumber":9043,"channelOrderReference":"3793323589","code":"11","message":"Required information are missing for Delivery Duty Paid services (Order: 'Phone number' is empty)"}]]
Regarding those errors, and why they are incorrect:
1) This only occurs when retrieving the labels via the API, the labels are generated correctly when doing so via the website.
2) "Required information are missing for Delivery Duty Paid services (Trading names: 'VAT number' is empty" This error is incorrect, as having not VAT number is completely valid behaviour and is in fact what the Click and Drop UI requests. We are a non VAT registered business, and as such do not have a VAT number. It is not a requirement when making shipments via the International Tracked and Signed service, and I believe is just overzealous request validation. I can work around this by inputting 'na' as in N/A (text input doesn't allow '/' character) to avoid this error, but that would be incorrect given how the VAT number field is supposed to be populated.
3) "Required information are missing for Delivery Duty Paid services (Order: 'Phone number' is empty)" the phone number of the seller (sender, ourselves) has been provided. If this is instead referring to the recipient phone number, which can be input via the address form, then the error is incorrect as the phone number is not a required field for this serviceHi,
For context, my workflow is the following: eBay and Etsy orders are retrieved via the respective integrations. Shipping services are then purchased via the website (https://business.parcel.royalmail.com/), but labels are then retrieved via the API integration, by calling "https://api.parcel.royalmail.com/api/v1/orders/<order number>/label?documentType=postageLabel&includeReturnsLabel=false&includeCN=true" with the relevant Authorization header.
Since end of last month/early September, this endpoint has been returning 400 bad request errors when calling the API, citing missing fields. However a) this issue only occurs via the API, not when generating the labels via the website and b) the fields it claims are missing aren't things that are…
3 votes -
Knock on doors
I would deeply appreciate knowing if theres mail with a knock to say that you have something for my household.There has been a number of cases now where there is no knowledge my parcels have been pushed through the letterbox and have landed on the floor ready to be attacked by a dog.If you could knock it would be definitely appreciated.Get better!
1 vote
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