What is a UPS Access Point and how does it work?

What is a UPS Access Point and how does it work?

A UPS Access Point™ location is a participating retail outlet, such as a grocery store or petrol station that serves as a convenient and efficient UPS parcel delivery and retrieval location. You can also drop off labelled and prepaid UPS Returns® parcels at any UPS Access Point location.

Can you send a UPS package to an access point?

Consumers. UPS My Choice lets you redirect individual packages to a nearby UPS Access Point or set that location as your default delivery location. Plus you get a full view of all of your shipments.

What ID do I need for UPS Access Point?

You’ll need one of the following forms of identification to pick up your package at a UPS Access Point location: Option 1: Present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, foreign national or military ID. The full name on the ID must match that of the package’s Ship to label.

Why are my UPS packages going to an access point?

UPS Stores also function as Access Points. The idea is straightforward. If a driver can’t leave a package with a customer or in a secure location, and an Access Point is within a certain distance, the driver drops the package there.

How long will a UPS Access Point hold a package?

If you are a UPS My Choice® member, The UPS Store and other UPS Access Point locations can hold your package for up to seven calendar days. Customer centres can hold your package for up to five business days.

Can I drop off Amazon returns at UPS Access Point?

UPS : To make a return, customers can choose to drop-off items using a pre-paid mailing label at close to 20,000 UPS Access Point locations nationwide. Amazon customers can also, in many cases, return without a box or a label at almost 5,000 The UPS Store locations using a QR code generated when starting a return.

Is it free to schedule a UPS pickup?

You can call to schedule a driver pickup on the same day or a future day, with no limit on the number of packages. The fee is $6.80 per same-day request, or $5.80 for a future-day pickup. UPS Smart Pickup®.

Can I drop off USPS at UPS?

As per the company’s policy, customers of USPS can’t drop off at UPS unless the shipping agency or center is a part of the UPS Mails Innovation Returns Program.

How do I schedule a UPS pickup with a prepaid label?

Just call 1-800-PICK-UPS to schedule a pickup. Our driver will even bring you a label!

What is a UPS Access Point locker?

More than 8,000 UPS Access Point locations across the U.S. The UPS Access Point™ lockers are alternate delivery locations that are usually outside and accessible 24 hours a day at convenience stores and other locations.

What do I need to pickup a package from UPS?

Option 1: Present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or ID. The full name on the ID must match that of the package label. Option 2: Present a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or ID, along with a shipper-provided package release code (if required). *

Can you pick up a package from UPS instead of having it delivered?

You can have your shipment picked up from your home or office by scheduling your pickup online at the link below or by calling 1-800-PICK-UPS® (1-800-742-5877). UPS will pick up all packages with a single pickup request; you’ll not be charged additional pickup fees per package.

Are UPS access points reliable?

Yes. UPS Access Point® locations are secure and safe. They are usually located inside local businesses, grocery stores, and other retail outlets to ensure package security.

What happens if you don’t pick up your package from the UPS access point?

If you’re unavailable when UPS attempts delivery at your address, UPS may deliver your package to a UPS Access Point® location near your home, where your package will be held for you to pick up for 7 calendar days. After 7 calendar days, your package will be returned to the sender as undeliverable.

How do I redirect a UPS Access Point?

You can reroute or reschedule packages* online when you create a UPS.com profile and enable UPS My Choice®.

1. Open Your Dashboard. Log in to UPS.com to view your My Choice dashboard.
2. Select Your Package. Click on “Delivery Options.” …
3. Follow the Prompts. Reroute your package to a different location or change the delivery date.

Can someone else pickup my package at a UPS Access Point?

If you need someone else to collect your package on your behalf, they’ll need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Additionally s/he needs to present proof of connection to the address on the UPS label or to the named person (named person’s valid ID or photocopy).

How much does UPS charge to hold a package?

Yes, if you’re a UPS My Choice member, The UPS Store and other UPS Access Point locations can hold your package for up to seven calendar days at no additional charge. Customer centers can hold your package for up to five business days.

Is UPS delivery hold free?

The UPS hold service is free to use for up to 7 days. If you want to get your package delivered to another location or another day there are extra charges unless you are a premium UPS, My Choice member.