Recorded delivery is a signed on delivery service and sorted with ordinary mail. Price costs postage plus 74p* (Compensation level up to £41*) – Not guaranteed for next day. Not suitable for money/vouchers etc. Registered (now called Special Delivery) is a secure service guaranteed for next day by either 9am or 1pm. Prices start at £5.05* and the first compensation level is £500 (max £2500). Mail is kept separate from ordinary mail. Also signed for on delivery. Suitable for money/vouchers etc. Both recorded and special delivery can be tracked and traced via the Royal Mail website.