How Long Do Iron-On Transfers Take to Dispatch?
Standard orders are printed and dispatched within 1-2 business days. Same-day dispatch is available for orders placed before 12pm. Delivery is via Royal Mail, with first class typically arriving next day after dispatch. Total time from order to doorstep is 2-4 business days for standard orders.
Dispatch Times
Standard dispatch: 1-2 business days. Your transfer is printed, quality checked, and posted within this window. Most orders are dispatched within 24 hours.
Same-day dispatch: available for orders placed before 12pm on business days. The transfer is printed and posted the same day. Choose this option at checkout if you need your transfer urgently.
Business days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Orders placed on Friday afternoon, Saturday, or Sunday are processed on Monday.
Delivery Estimates
Royal Mail first class: typically next day after dispatch, but Royal Mail quotes 1-2 business days.
Royal Mail second class: 2-3 business days after dispatch.
Total order-to-doorstep time for standard dispatch + first class delivery: 2-4 business days in most cases.
Delivery to Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, and Channel Islands may take an additional 1-2 days.
Rush Orders
If you need transfers by a specific date, work backwards. For a Saturday event, order by Wednesday morning (same-day dispatch + first class = Thursday or Friday delivery). For a Monday event, order by Thursday morning.
For genuinely urgent orders, contact us before placing the order and we will advise on the fastest option available.