What the check confirms
It confirms that the postcode exists and whether it is in the planned standard area, outside coverage or needs a manual courier check.
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Can we deliver to you?
Check VelaCart’s planned mainland UK coverage before you shop. The checker validates the postcode only; you can always type the full address yourself.
Free No paid address APIPrivate No full address lookupFlexible Manual entry stays available
Check your delivery area
Use a full UK postcode. No account is needed.
What you still type
House number, street and recipient name are entered manually. Open postcode data does not provide complete household addresses.
Delivery promise
Eligible £10+ orders placed before 2pm are planned for free next-working-day delivery to most mainland locations. Final availability is confirmed at checkout.
Open postcode data
VelaCart uses a private local cache backed by open UK postcode data and a free open-data lookup when a postcode is not yet cached. The checker does not disclose a complete address.
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