How far before the expiry date do new credit cards usually get sent out in the post?

Lost_in_La_Mancha

How far before the expiry date do new credit cards usually get sent out in the post? Should be getting a new NatWest one soon. They say it will arrive at least a week before the end of the month that it is due to expire. However, am hoping it comes earlier than that as I am planning a trip away from home and would like to have the new one before I go if possible.
Anyone received their credit card (NatWest or other) earlier in the month than that recently? 
Thanks

jonesMUFCforever

Don't have any Nat West cards but Barclaycard and Nationwide recently sent me cards a good month before expiry date.

[Deleted User]

Typically 2 to 6 weeks before expiry.

Lost_in_La_Mancha

Thanks very much for your replies. NatWest also used to send them out over a month beforehand, but I think last time it was more like 2 or 3 weeks before roughly. Maybe there might be postal delays now too with Covid-19.

phillw

My last credit card was supposedly sent out "standard delivery 3-5 working days" and took around 10.
Debit cards turn up much quicker.

Thenonameleague

Lost_in_La_Mancha said:

Thanks very much for your replies. NatWest also used to send them out over a month beforehand, but I think last time it was more like 2 or 3 weeks before roughly. Maybe there might be postal delays now too with Covid-19.

Be patient, it will come when it does.