For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept. You can only request a Package Intercept online.
What does it mean to intercept mail?
USPS Package Intercept® is a fee-based service that enables anyone – sender AND recipient – to authorize the Hold for Pickup or Return to Sender of qualifying domestic letters, flats and parcels that have a USPS® IMpb® (Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode).
What is UPS delivery Intercept?
Your Packages are Within Your Control UPS Delivery Intercept allows you to interrupt your package before it’s delivered using your automated UPS shipping or tracking system–so you can return, redirect, or hold your package.
How does USPS intercept a package?
With USPS Package Intercept, you can request a mailpiece be returned or redirected before final delivery is made to the original address. Available for letters, flats and packages with a tracking barcode. Options include return to mailer or redirect to a new address or to a Post Office as Hold For Pickup service.
What happens after a package is intercepted?
If the shipment is intercepted, your credit card will be charged the $15.25 Package Intercept fee plus any applicable postage. Your shipment will be redirected to the original sender or held at the local Post Office for pickup.
What will Tracking say if a package has been seized?
Tracking will not tell you if it has been seized, but you would get a letter from customs stating that your package contained illegal items, was seized, but all other legal items were returned to the package.
How do I know if my package was intercepted ups?
You can request delivery changes online through your shipping history and the tracking page, WorldShip®, UPS CampusShip®, or Quantum View®. Both you and the receiver can use the package’s tracking number to check the status of the intercept request.
Why does package intercept cost money?
Don’t Use USPS ‘Package Intercept’ Service!! In many instances, your package may not be intercepted. The initial fee for this service is charged solely to process your request and attempt to locate your package. USPS package intercept service is nonrefundable and not guaranteed.
How much is UPS delivery Intercept?
* Fee for phone request is $17 per package. After selecting the UPS Delivery Intercept link, users are taken to the REQUEST INTERCEPT screen on ups.com (see slide 7), where they can select the Intercept Type.
Can UPS delay a shipment?
Yes, we can hold your eligible packages at The UPS Store, a UPS customer center, a UPS Access Point™ location, or at one of our partner retail locations. You can request a hold after the first or second delivery attempt with your UPS InfoNotice™ .
Why would USPS intercept a package?
For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept.
How does package intercept work?
USPS Package Intercept service allows customers to request to have a mailpiece that they have sent through the Postal Service intercepted prior to delivery. Customers place their request, and the information is sent to the destination delivery unit for the address on the mailpiece.
How does package intercept work at the post office?
USPS Package Intercept® lets you redirect a domestic shipment that hasn’t been delivered or released for delivery. It’s available for packages, letters, and flats with a tracking or extra services barcode. You can also stop mail and packages at a Post Office™ as a Hold For Pickup.
How do I intercept a package in worldship?
Select Submit List. The Delivery Intercept page will display. Select an Intercept Request Type. Choose to have UPS perform one of the following actions: Return to Sender: Return the package to the shipper. Deliver to Another Address: Reroute the package to a new address. Reschedule Delivery: Hold the package for pickup by the consignee.
Do you have to pay the package intercept fee?
USPS does not refund the Package Intercept fee, as it is not charged until the package is successfully intercepted. When customers submit a Package Intercept request on-line, they will be provided with an estimated total (intercept fee plus estimated Priority Mail® postage).
What is UPS delivery intercept and what does it mean?
UPS Delivery Intercept℠. Description. With UPS Delivery Intercept, you as the shipper, can request that UPS intercept your shipment prior to delivery via phone or the web.
