UPS Drop-offPoints-whataretheyandisthereonenearyou?
Inside the world of online parcel delivery services, you may come across certain terms that you have never heard of before. In the days where everyone ventured down to the local postie, there was not any postal terms that you needed to understand. But this venture our new customers will take in learning new terms will ultimately benefit them in the long term as online parcel delivery services (such as ourselves here at ParcelPal) offer a lot more variety of services and cheaper prices!
Sowhen looking at our website you may be slightly confused by the term ‘Drop-Off’ and the reference we use towards ‘Drop-Off Points’. In previous blog posts here atParcelpalwe have discussed the use of collection services, and how easy they are! But now it is time here atParcelpaltodiscussour other type of delivery option- drop off points. This blog will primarily focus on UPS Drop-off points, what they are, how to use them, and where they are located. Further on in this blog series we will be discussing the general use of Drop-Off services compared to CollectionServices,sostaytunedthatthat!
WhatisaUPSDrop-Offpoint?
UPS Drop-Off points, also known as UPS Access Points, are locations around the country where you can ‘drop-off’ your parcel for it to be processed and sent. UPSDrop-Off points also offer a variety of other services including packing and business services, but this is subject to the location.
HowdoIuseone?
UPS drop-off points are very easy to use! All you need to do before you visit is package your parcel, print your label and any other additional documents if you are sendingabroad, attach the label (and documents if sendingabroad) to the parcel. Here atParcelpalwe do offer some services that do not require a printer to print the label, so if you have chosen this type of service you can skip that step. Some UPS drop-off locations have packaging services, but you must check this before you visit.
Once your parcel is ready to go make sure to check the opening times of the drop-off location as during these times, they may be operating reduced opening times. All you have to do after this is visit the store, hand over the parcel, the store attendant will scan the parcel and that’s all you need to do! The UPS drop-off point will be responsible for the next stage of the process. Butdon‘tworry on wondering where/ifit‘son its way, withParcelpalfull real time tracking is included on all parcels sent with us.
Where are they located?
UPS Drop-Off points are boasted to be convenient, safe, and easy. UPS Drop-Off points are not necessarily designated UPS courier locations, but are instead located inside local businesses. These businesses can be anything from a local off licence to a retail store. Any local business in a city can apply to be a UPS drop-off point, so wherever you live in the country there is the possibility of one being a short distance from you!
How do I find one near me?
Finding a UPS Drop-Off point is very easy. When you book a UPS drop-off service with us here atParcelpalwe will give you information on where your closest drop-off is.
But we do recommend that our customers always check with the courier first before they book with us. UPS offers a great online tool on their website to locate UPS drop-off points, to access this visit UPS here.
Do other courier services offer this type of delivery?
Yes, they do! It is important to know that Drop-Off services are not limited to UPS. We just want to take a deep dive into UPS as courier spotlight for this blog. Other couriers such as Hermes operate aHermesShopsystem with local stores, UPS has its own depots and also lockers and so on. If you wish to find out more about what our othercouriersoffer please visit our website or contact us directly to discuss your options.
How do I book?
Booking a parcel delivery service withParcelpalcould not be easier! Simply visitoutwebsite here. Enter the parcel details in our free price quote calculator, and away you go! The next step is to choose a delivery service from our variety of options and complete your order with a payment method. That’s it! All the documents you will need will be sent to you through an email address you have provided and the last step is to wait for the courier collection or visit your local depot.
To view our UPS deliveryservices,visit our website here.
What if I am still unsure?
Have no worries! Here atParcelpalwe want to help our customers every step of the way when sending parcels with us.So,if you have any questions orquery ‘s please do give us a call.Our office hours are Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm. Find out how to contact us directlyhere.
