📂 Royal Mail Master Data File Updates
Based on the latest Royal Mail master data file (MDF), the following improvements have been introduced:
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Enhanced validation rule logic: The validation logic for Royal Mail shipment creation has been improved with additional parameters. This enhancement ensures greater accuracy and compliance in shipment processing.
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Posting location management: Receiving Hub codes are now available in the Add and Edit Posting Location screens. These codes, along with their associated postcodes, support more effective management of posting locations.
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EU-specific IOSS validation: A new validation has been introduced to ensure that the IOSS field is only considered valid when the shipment destination is within the EU. This ensures compliance with EU-specific tax regulations and prevents incorrect application of IOSS numbers to non-EU shipments.
Note: Shipments to GB are explicitly excluded from this validation.
Royal Mail New Domestic Services
Royal Mail and Parcelforce are merging into a single delivery network. As a result, the following Parcelforce services will be accessible through your Royal Mail account and integration.
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Express 48
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Express 48 Large
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Express 10
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Express 24 Age Verification
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Express AM Age Verification
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Express 10 Age Verification
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Express 24 Returns
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Express AM Weekend
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Express 48 Returns
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Express 24 Weekend
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Express 24
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Express 48 Age Verification
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Express AM
These new services will also support shipment creation using a pre-allocated tracking number via the GetPreAllocatedTrackingNumber endpoint.
Royal Mail Integration Enhancements for Windsor Framework
The Royal Mail B2B and B2C shipments from GB to NI are now validated against the latest master data file. This is done so that shipments meet the latest customs regulations and avoid delays or rejections during transit.
To learn more about the Windsor Framework, please check our FAQs page and read the related article for full details.