P&P
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Mail and Postal
| Stands for | Postage and packing |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
P&P stands for Postage and packing, a mail and postal abbreviation also used in business.
British and Commonwealth term for the charge added to cover mailing and packaging an order, the counterpart of the American S&H.
Example: Hardback edition £18.99 plus £3.50 P&P to UK addresses.
Usage notes
Variants include P&H (postage and handling). Many UK online retailers offer free P&P above a minimum spend. Under UK consumer rules, a buyer who cancels a distance purchase within 14 days is entitled to a refund of the standard delivery charge.
Related abbreviations
More mail and postal abbreviations
- HC – Highway contract route
- HOLLAND – Hope our love lasts and never dies
- IMb – Intelligent Mail barcode
- IRC – International Reply Coupon
- ITALY – I trust and love you
- NCOA – National Change of Address
- PMB – Private mailbox
- PO – Post office
- POB – Post office box
- PS – Postal Service (form prefix)
- PTO – Please turn over
- RD – Rural delivery