How to Get Free Delivery at M&S

Marks and Spencer spans clothing, homeware, beauty, and food — and the way M&S handles delivery differs meaningfully across those categories. Understanding which rules apply to your order is the first step to avoiding a charge you did not need to pay.

M&S Delivery Options

M&S operates two distinct delivery structures depending on what you are buying. For clothing, homeware, and beauty ordered through marksandspencer.com, standard home delivery, named-day delivery, and free click-and-collect are all available. M&S Food is a separate matter: the retailer partnered with Ocado for grocery delivery, meaning Ocado's own delivery passes and spend thresholds apply to food orders rather than the standard M&S website terms.

Within clothing and home, standard delivery is the most affordable option and the one most likely to be covered by free delivery promotions or threshold waivers. Named-day and next-day delivery carry a premium and are rarely included in codes or threshold deals.

How to Get Free Delivery at M&S

Click-and-collect — the most consistent free option

Free click-and-collect to an M&S store is available on most clothing and homeware orders and often requires no minimum spend. If there is a branch near you, this is the simplest way to skip the delivery charge entirely. Orders are typically held in store for several days, so there is no rush to collect immediately. M&S also supports collection via selected third-party parcel shops, which can be useful if your nearest M&S is inconvenient.

Meet the free standard delivery threshold

M&S typically extends free standard home delivery once your basket reaches a set spend level. The exact amount changes periodically, so always check the delivery section at checkout rather than assuming a fixed figure. If your basket sits just below the threshold, adding a lower-cost item you genuinely need is usually better value than paying the delivery fee outright.

Apply a free delivery promotional code

M&S releases free delivery codes periodically, especially during the January and summer sales and around seasonal gifting events. These codes are entered at checkout and waive the standard delivery charge without necessarily requiring a minimum spend. Our M&S store page is updated with any currently verified free delivery codes alongside all other active M&S promotions.

Join Sparks for personalised delivery perks

The Sparks card is M&S's free loyalty programme and the most reliable way to receive ongoing personalised offers. Members occasionally receive targeted delivery promotions based on their shopping behaviour — clothing shoppers may see clothing delivery perks, while homeware buyers receive relevant offers. Joining is free through the M&S app or at the till.

Use Ocado Smart Pass for M&S Food

If you regularly order M&S Food for home delivery, an Ocado Smart Pass subscription typically provides unlimited free grocery delivery above a basket minimum. Since M&S Food is sold through Ocado, the pass applies to your M&S grocery shop alongside Ocado's own range.

Tips to Reduce Delivery Costs at M&S

Combine clothing and homeware into one basket. M&S covers a wide range — consolidating clothing, beauty, and home purchases into a single order makes it easier to reach the free delivery threshold without overspending.

Take advantage of free in-store returns. M&S clothing can generally be returned free of charge to any M&S store. This removes one of the hidden costs of online fashion shopping and makes ordering to try at home more practical, without accumulating delivery charges on replacement items.

Check the M&S app before you order. The M&S app occasionally carries app-exclusive promotions, including delivery offers that do not appear on the main website. Enabling notifications means these deals reach you while they are still active.

Looking for more savings beyond delivery? Browse our complete M&S Discount Codes Guide for all the latest verified codes and offers.

When Free Delivery Codes Are Available

M&S free delivery codes tend to appear most reliably during the January sale, the mid-year summer clothing clearance, and around key gifting occasions including Mother's Day and Christmas. Sparks members sometimes receive early-access delivery offers before they are made public.

Outside of sale periods, free delivery promotions at M&S are less frequent than at fast-fashion retailers — the brand tends to use targeted offers rather than blanket public codes. Bookmarking our M&S store page means you will know immediately when an active code is available. You can also browse all current free delivery deals across every retailer on our site, or explore more fashion deals and discount codes.