Question 1

I won’t be home. How do I set my delivery preferences?

Accepted Answer

If you know you won’t be home, you can request the following delivery options for this shipment:Directly to a Pick-up point in your neighbourhoodDirectly to a different address the same dayThe next working day insteadTo a safe placeTo a neighbourFor future deliveries, you can plan ahead by setting general delivery preferences in the MyPreferences web portal or in the My bpost app.Tip: with the My bpost app, you can follow all your parcels at a glance and change your delivery preferences up to 5 minutes before the delivery.

Question 2

Until how long before delivery can I change my delivery preferences?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the delivery preference you set, the following applies:You can change a neighbour or safe place until 5 minutes before the delivery.You can change your Pick-up point or Parcel Locker until the evening (until midnight) before the delivery.You can set a different delivery address for your parcel as soon as you receive the delivery date by email or via the My bpost app. You have until just before the mail carrier begins their morning route to do this.You can postpone the delivery of your parcel to the next business day as soon as you receive the delivery date by email or via the My bpost app. You have until just before the mail carrier begins their morning route to do this.You can easily change your delivery preferences via the My bpost app or via Track &amp; Trace, as long as the button 'Change delivery preferences' is available.

Question 3

I downloaded the My bpost app, but the app doesn't work. What do I do now?

Accepted Answer

Make sure that you always use the latest version of the My bpost app. Update the My bpost app with the App Store or Google Play. If the My bpost still doesn't react, delete the app then reinstall it.If you experience problems registering, please contact our customer service. An employee will help you create your account.

Question 4

Why didn't the postman pass by my home address first?

Accepted Answer

The postman only delivers your parcel straight to a Pick-up point or to another address close by if you have instructed us to do so in your delivery preferences. Otherwise, the postman will always pass by your home address first.

Question 5

What is Mail Ahead?

Accepted Answer

Mail Ahead in the My bpost app allows you to see your incoming mail, even before the mail carrier drops it in the letterbox. You will see an image of the outside of your personal mail that you will receive in your letterbox that day.This newly launched feature is in its beta version and not yet available to everyone. Our beta tester community is growing, and you may become part of it soon. Alternatively, you can access it once it’s fully launched.

Question 6

How can I change the address for Mail Ahead?

Accepted Answer

In this beta version of Mail Ahead, only your official address from your itsme® account can be used. This feature will evolve thanks to our beta testers feedback, and we’re currently exploring technical options to allow you to have multiple addresses.

Question 7

What does delivery to a safe place mean?

Accepted Answer

Via MyPreferences you can list a safe place where your parcel can be delivered if you are not home. This is a place round your house.Tips:Make sure that the chosen place is safe, dry and easily accessible.Upload 2 photos via MyPreferences to help our postmen.Your safe place can be the garden shed or a spot under a lean-to.Please note that in some cases we can't deliver&nbsp;to your safe place. Discover in which cases.

Question 8

Do my delivery preferences apply to all parcels or can I set them separately for each parcel?

Accepted Answer

Both options are possible. When you are not at home, your parcels are delivered by default according to the delivery preferences set in MyPreferences.You can also set or change your delivery preferences per parcel. bpost will send you a separate e-mail for each parcel. In this e-mail, you can set or change your delivery preferences for that specific parcel.Tip: You can also change your delivery preferences for all your parcels or for just one parcel in the My bpost app.

Question 9

Which parcels can I follow with the My bpost app and how do I add them?

Accepted Answer

You can follow all your parcels with the My bpost app. Also those from other postal services. bpost parcels linked to your email addresses in the My bpost app are added automatically. It is easy to add other parcels in the app:Click on ‘add a shipment’ on the app start screenEnter the parcel's barcode number or scan the barcode with the app.Select the postal service from the list. If your postal service is not in the list, send us a message via the app. We will add it to the current list.Enter the postcode of the delivery address.

Question 10

What can I use the My bpost app for?

Accepted Answer

The My bpost app is your gateway to various bpost services. You can track parcels, set your delivery preferences, settle import charges and so much more…See the status of parcels in Track &amp; TraceYou can track all your parcels in the app. That includes parcels delivered by other companies. Most bpost parcels are shown automatically in the app. You can add other parcels by scanning the barcode or manually entering the barcode number. You receive status updates to ensure you always know where your parcel is. You can choose which parcels you want to receive status updates for.Set your delivery preferences for parcelsIn the delivery preferences you can choose where a parcel is left if you are not home up to five minutes before delivery:your preferred neighboura safe place in or around your homeyour preferred pick-up pointYou can also have your parcel delivered straight to a pick-up point or parcel locker.Set your delivery preferences for registered mailIn the app you can also set as your preference that registered mail is delivered to your letterbox without you having to sign for it. You receive an email as soon as a registered mail item is delivered to your letterbox. You need your ID card to activate this service in the app.Create a shipping labelYou always need to affix a shipping label to parcels before dropping them off for shipment. You can create and pay for shipping labels in the app. You can then print the shipping label at home or at a post office or post point.Settle import chargesWhen receiving parcels from outside the EU you will generally have to pay import charges. You can settle these charges securely in the My bpost app.Open screenless Parcel LockersYou can use our screenless Parcel Lockers to send, receive or return parcels. To open these Parcel Lockers you need to use the My bpost app.

Question 11

I don't want my parcel to be delivered to a certain neighbour. How can I set this preference?

Accepted Answer

Via MyPreferences and the My bpost app you determine where your parcel can and cannot be delivered if you are not home. You can choose from three delivery preferences :- to a Pick-up point or Parcel Locker in your neighbourhood- in a safe place (e.g. under a carport or lean-to)- to&nbsp;a neighbourYou can choose which specific neighbour can accept your parcel if you are not home. If this neighbour also isn't home, your parcel will be delivered to a Pick-up point.

Question 12

The My bpost app doesn't recognise my parcel. What do I do now?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes we only receive the barcode from the sender at a later moment in time. As a result, you cannot follow your parcel. In that case, try again later.Double check that you entered the correct barcode and postcode. Be sure to select the correct postal service from the list. If you don't know the name of the postal service, select 'I don't know'. If you know the name of the postal service but it's not in our list, send us a message via the app. We will add it to the current list.

Question 13

Do my delivery preferences apply for all occupants at my house number?

Accepted Answer

That is not the case by default. With MyPreferences you can add all co-occupants linked to your address. There are 2 ways to do this:Set your delivery preferences onlinesign in to MyPreferencesgo to My Accountclick on 'edit' under 'My registered addresses and names'enter the names of your co-occupantsbpost will verify these detailsSet My Delivery Preferences with the My bpost appOpen the My bpost app and select the 'More' menu and choose 'My addresses and services'.Select the address for which you want to add a name.Click on 'Add a name' under 'My registered names'Enter the names of your co-occupantsbpost will verify these details

Question 14

Can I change or delete my email address in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

Your My bpost app account must be linked to at least one email address. If you want to use a different email address, you can:Create a new account for the My bpost app. You do this by signing out of your current account via the 'More' menu and then selecting 'Sign out'. Then you can create a new account in the app using your new email address.If you no longer use your old email address, you can also simply add your new address to your current account. Select the 'More' menu, choose 'My email addresses' then enter the email address you wish to add. Parcels and shipments ordered with this email address will automatically be added to the My bpost app from now on.The email addresses you have added can easily be changed or deleted.

Question 15

Can I download the My bpost app on my tablet?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately the My bpost app (still) isn't available for tablets. You can download the app on your smartphone via Google Play or the App Store.Download the app:For AndroidFor iPhone

Question 16

I am expecting a 'payment upon delivery' parcel, can I pay for this in advance?

Accepted Answer

No, that is not possible at the moment. You can pay for your parcel as follows:with exact changewith the Payconiq by Bancontact app or your banking app that offers the Payconiq by Bancontact functionalitywith your debit or credit card (only possible in a Post Office, Post Point or Parcel Point)Parcels from outside the European Union with import costs can be paid in advance via the My bpost app as from 7 June&nbsp;2021. You will receive a notification for these parcels in your app.

Question 17

Why can't I list my work address as a delivery option under MyPreferences?

Accepted Answer

If the distance between your home and work address is too great, we cannot offer this option under MyPreferences. You can have your parcel delivered directly to your workplace. You do that by listing your work address (instead of your home address) in the webshop checkout.

Question 18

How can I pay in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

You can pay (e.g. your shipping label, import costs for shipments from outside the European Union) via the app with:the Payconiq by Bancontact app or your banking app that offers the Payconiq by Bancontact functionality, or with your card reader.Mastercard, Visa, MaestroPayPal

Question 19

I am not able to register in the My bpost app. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

When creating your account, your e-mail address may produce an error message. This is because a previously created account using your email address was used to manage your delivery preferences. If this account is no longer active or has not been activated, you will not be able to use this email address (for the time being). In this case, please contact customer service. An employee will help you create your account.

Question 20

I’ve forgotten my email address for MyPreferences. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If you have forgotten your email address for your delivery preferences, please create a new account. Privacy laws do not permit us to look up email addresses or share existing accounts. Our customer service&nbsp;will therefore not be able to help you find your email address.If several accounts have been set up at the same address, we always take into account the delivery preferences of the most recent account when delivering parcels.

Question 21

How do I make and print a shipping label via the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

Een verzendetiket aanmaken en laten afdrukken via de app doe je als volgt:Open the My bpost app and select 'Send' at the bottom of the screen.Choose whether you want to send a parcel to Belgium or abroad.Fill in the details of your parcel (weight, mailing option, recipient's details, etc.)Pay for your shipment using Bancontact (app or card), credit card or PayPalYou immediately receive the created shipping label via email.Download the shipping label and print it (if you can connect to a printer), or send it to someone who can print it for you. You can also have your label printed in a Post Office or Post Point (€0.75). This option must be ticked when you create your shipping label.Attach the shipping label to your parcel and hand it in at a Post Office, Parcel Point or Post Point. Or send it via a bpost Parcel Locker.

Question 22

Which mail can I see with Mail Ahead?

Accepted Answer

Mail Ahead shows you a scan preview of the envelope of all the following personal mail items that are processed with our sorting machines and addressed to your name and address defined in Mail Ahead:&nbsp;Letters&nbsp;Postal cards&nbsp;You will be notified of the following mail, though without a scan preview, for:&nbsp;Certain recurring administrative letters (e.g., Proximus bill)&nbsp;Some addressed advertising mail (e.g., Colruyt folder)&nbsp;Certain periodicals (e.g., magazines from mutualities, NGOs or unions, etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Is currently not shown in Mail Ahead:&nbsp;Parcels&nbsp;Unaddressed mail or mail not addressed to you&nbsp;Registered mail&nbsp;Newspapers and&nbsp;most&nbsp;magazines&nbsp;Mail that is delivered by other postal services&nbsp;Mail that couldn’t be scanned by the sorting machine&nbsp;Mail that weighs more than 350 grams&nbsp;Mail that was sorted by the sender (e.g. some advertising folders)&nbsp;

Question 23

How do I print a shipping label created in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to print a shipping label created in the My bpost app:You can print it from the app if your smartphone is connected to a printer.After creation in the app, you will receive an email containing the shipping label, which you can print using your computer. You can also send the email with the shipping label to someone who can print it for you.You can choose to have your shipping label printed in a Post Office or Post Point (€0.75). This option must be ticked when you create your shipping label (last step in the process). You will receive a unique barcode; show this at a Post Office or Post Point. An employee will print your shipping label and make sure your parcel is delivered.

Question 24

How can I activate or deactivate Mail Ahead in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

The new Mail Ahead feature in the My bpost app is currently a beta version. During the testing phase, we limit the number of users to a selection of beta testers.How do I know if I can activate Mail Ahead (beta)?If you’ve received an e-mail or see the ‘Mail Ahead’ tab in the ‘More’ menu of the My bpost app, you can activate and test this feature. Simply verify your identity and address with itsme®. More options to verify your ID will soon be available.How do I deactivate Mail Ahead (beta)?You can deactivate Mail Ahead in the 'More' menu, in ‘Mail Ahead’ tab. If the switch button is red, Mail Ahead is activated. To deactivate this feature, simply turn off the button. When the button is grey, Mail Ahead is deactivated.

Question 25

How can I link an additional email address to my My bpost app account?

Accepted Answer

You can link an additional email address to the My bpost app as follows:Open the My bpost app and select the 'More' menu at the bottom of the screen.Select 'My email addresses' and then 'Add email address'.Enter the email address you wish to add.Enter the verification code that was sent to this email address.Parcels and shipments ordered with this email address will automatically be added to the My bpost app from now on.

Question 26

I see parcels in the My bpost app that are not intended for me. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

It is possible that a sender added an incorrect (and coincidentally your) email address to a shipment. Be sure to check that your email address is spelled correctly in the 'My email addresses' menu. (You will find 'My email addresses' in the 'More' menu at the bottom of the app).

Question 27

Can I receive an invoice for a shipping label created in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. In the shopping basket, you can select to receive a receipt/invoice. You will receive your invoice via email. If necessary, you can easily change the invoice address during this step.Please note that it is not possible to request an invoice after the shipping label has been created.

Question 28

How and where can I leave a review of the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

This is how you share your experiences of the My bpost app with others:On Google PlayOpen Google Play on your Android device.Search for the My bpost app.Select the number of stars you want to give in ‘Rate this app’.Under the stars, tap ‘Write a review’.Follow the instructions on screen to write a review and add details.Tap ‘post’.On App StoreOpen App Store on your iOS device.Search for the My bpost app.Tap the stars to give a rating.Under the stars, tap ‘Write a review’.Tap ‘send’.

Question 29

Why can I see mail with Mail Ahead that still is not in my letterbox?

Accepted Answer

Mail Ahead shows you all your mail that is processed with our sorting machines at night. The route that your mail travels from the sorting and distribution centres to your letterbox can take a bit longer sometimes. In that case, you will receive the mail that you can already see in the app on the next postal delivery.If you don’t see your mail in your letterbox by the end of the day, you can “Report an issue” on this mail item preview in the app. We’ll investigate and work on preventing this in the future.&nbsp;

Question 30

Why can’t I see Mail Ahead in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

The new feature of the My bpost app called Mail Ahead is a beta version for now. During this testing phase, we limit the number of users to a selection of beta testers.How do I know if I can test it already?If you’ve received an e-mail or see the Mail Ahead tab in the ‘More’ menu of the My bpost app, you can activate and test this feature. Simply verify your identity with itsme®. More options to verify your ID will soon be available.

Question 31

Why am I receiving a tracking request in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

You receive a tracking request when someone adds the barcode of your parcel in the My bpost app. You can easily accept or decline this request within the app. If you do not respond, the request will be automatically declined after 24 hours.If you receive a request from your own email address, add the address to your profile. Your bpost parcels linked to this address will then be automatically added in the My bpost app.

Question 32

What can I use the My bpost app for and how do I pay?

Accepted Answer

The My bpost app is free to install. You can pay for the following bpost products and services in the app:A shipping label for a parcel. You create the shipping label in the app and pay for it at the checkout.Import charges for mail shipped from outside the European Union. You may have to pay import charges when you receive a parcel shipped from outside the European Union. You will be notified of this in the app.&nbsp;You can pay for a shipping label or settle import charges in one of the following ways:With Payconiq by Bancontact or your banking app with Payconiq by Bancontact functionality or using your card reader.Mastercard, Visa, MaestroPayPal

Question 33

What happens with my personal data in the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

We protect your personal data in accordance with international standards and guidelines. You can read about how bpost collects and processes your personal data in the special My bpost app privacy policy. It also sets out who we share your personal data with. We always ask for your consent first. At bpost we do not lease or sell your personal data to other companies without your express consent.

Question 34

What types of registered mail can I prepare using the My bpost app or online shipping tool?

Accepted Answer

You can prepare most types of registered mail using the My bpost app or online shipping tool. Please note that the delivery address must be in Belgium. This includes:Normalised registered mail (standard format)Non-normalised registered mail (non-standard format)Registered mail with proof of receiptFor all other types of registered mail (with a foreign delivery address or personalised insurance, say) you should go to a Post Office or Post Point.

Question 35

How much space does the My bpost app take up?

Accepted Answer

You need to have at least 93.5MB of free space to install the My bpost app on an iPhone. On an Android smartphone you will need at least 75MB of free space.

Question 36

I didn’t receive a shipping label after payment. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

After payment in the My bpost app or online shipping tool, you should immediately receive a shipping label for your registered mail item in the app or shipping tool itself and by email. Check your junk folder or spam filter if you cannot find the email. If you are sure you have not received it, contact our customer service.

Question 37

Why can I only activate Mail Ahead with itsme®?

Accepted Answer

To ensure a smooth and secure launch of the Mail Ahead service (beta), we’ve chosen the well-known and trusted itsme® solution.We understand that some users, including you, may prefer alternative methods for verifying their identity and address. Therefore, we are actively exploring other technical options for this service.

Question 38

Why am I receiving an error message when activating Mail Ahead?

Accepted Answer

To ensure Mail Ahead (beta) works properly, it is important that your name and address are correct. If your name or address in the My bpost app differs from the one in itsme®, you won't be able to activate this feature. You can resolve this in two ways:Update your address in itsme®If your address in itsme® is incorrect, you can update it by editing your account on the itsme® website.Update your address in the My bpost appIf your name and/or address is correct in itsme® but differs in the My bpost app, you can adjust your name and/or address in your profile in the My bpost app.

Question 39

Why isn’t all my mail shown in the My bpost app ?

Accepted Answer

Through Mail Ahead, we aim to give you the fullest possible overview of mail on its way to you. During this test phase, the app shows only mail processed through our sorting machines, with your privacy fully respected. This may mean that some mail arrives in your mailbox without appearing in the app (yet).

Question 40

Why can I only use my official name for Mail Ahead?

Accepted Answer

In this beta version of Mail Ahead, only your official name from your itsme® account can be used.This feature will evolve thanks to our beta testers feedback, and we’re currently exploring technical options to allow you to use your nicknames or a name you use more frequently.

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