ROYAL MAIL ANNOUNCES MAGICAL CARD PRIZE DRAW AND LAST POSTING DATES FOR CHRISTMAS
Royal Mail is spreading even more festive cheer this Christmas with its new Magical Card Prize Draw to celebrate the cherished tradition of sending Christmas cards.
From 1 to 24 December, Royal Mail will give away a £10,000 prize every day, shared equally between the winning card’s sender and the recipient, with a bumper giveaway of £100,000 on Christmas Eve.
There will also be 50 prizes of £1,000, 75 prizes of £500 and 375 prizes of £50 - as well as another bumper prize of £50,000 drawn on a surprise day – all to be shared between senders and recipients.
How to enter
To enter, simply take a photo of a Christmas card with a 2025 Christmas stamp and the word ‘magical’ written on the envelope. Upload it to www.royalmailmagic.com along with details of you and the recipient.
Last recommended posting dates
Royal Mail is also reminding people to send their cards by the last recommended posting dates to arrive in time for the big day - Wednesday 17 December for Second Class and Saturday 20 December for First Class.
You can post a card by these dates and enter upload your photo up until 24 December for a chance to win.
Ensure the full address is written clearly to ensure cards arrive safely.
Richard Travers, Managing Director of Letters at Royal Mail, said:
“Sending cards is a wonderful way to spread some festive cheer and we are making it even more special this year with our Magical Card Prize Draw. With more than 1,000 cash prizes to be won, this is our way of celebrating the joy of Christmas cards and giving something back to those who are keeping the tradition alive.”
It's more than just a card
The Magical Card Prize Draw ispart of Royal Mail’s wider campaign to celebrate the joy of sending Christmas cards. You can view this year’s TV adverts at www.royalmail.com/Christmas
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Prize Draws Terms and Conditions
For full terms and conditions visit: royalmailmagic.com/terms
Full Last recommended posting dates:
Wednesday 18 December
2nd Class
2nd Class Signed For
Friday 20 December
1st Class
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Saturday 21 December
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Monday 23 December
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