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How long is a return shipment in transit?
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The amount of time that your return shipment is in transit depends on the original sender of your parcel. If you want to know more about this, please contact the original sender. bpost delivers a national return shipment to the original sender one workday after we receive the parcel. A return shipment to a foreign online shop is often collected by the original sender and is usually in transit for longer. You can always follow your return shipment with Track & Trace or the My bpost app. Follow your parcel
The address listed in Track & Trace or the My bpost app is based on the address provided by the sender to bpost.
, The address is wrong or incomplete
, If you notice that the delivery address is wrong or incomplete, you can still modify it in the My bpost app or in Track & Trace. Provided that: Your parcel has not yet arrived at our sorting centre. Both the correct and incorrect address share the same postal code. The delivery address is not a Pick-up point. Your parcel is sent from Belgium.
, Tip:
, always check that your address details are up to date when ordering from an online store.
, I cannot change the delivery address (anymore)
, Don't worry, when your shipment is en route for delivery, our postmen are asked to compare the address with the one printed on the shipping label. If we cannot find the address or match it, we will return your shipment to the sender. You will be notified of this in Track & Trace and the My bpost app. In this case, contact the sender to determine what steps should be taken.
, My shipment comes from outside the EU
, If you see a wrong address during the import procedure and receive an invitation to pay the import costs, it is best to refuse the shipment. This is because we cannot guarantee that the shipment will be delivered correctly and you cannot get a refund for the import costs.
The delivery address on my parcel is wrong. Now what?
FAQResidential
The address listed in Track & Trace or the My bpost app is based on the address provided by the sender to bpost.
, The address is not my current address
, Unfortunately, we cannot change it. The shipment will be delivered to the address indicated. Check whether your profile details are up to date in the online shop where you placed an order.
, The address is wrong or incomplete
, If you notice that the delivery address is wrong or incomplete, you can still modify it in the My bpost app or in Track & Trace. Provided that: Your parcel has not yet arrived at our sorting centre. Both the correct and incorrect address share the same postal code. The delivery address is not a Pick-up point. Your parcel is sent from Belgium.
, Tip:
, always check that your address details are up to date when ordering from an online store.
, I cannot change the delivery address (anymore)
, Don't worry, when your shipment is en route for delivery, our postmen are asked to compare the address with the one printed on the shipping label. If we cannot find the address or match it, we will return your shipment to the sender. You will be notified of this in Track & Trace and the My bpost app. In this case, contact the sender to determine what steps should be taken.
, My shipment comes from outside the EU
, If you see a wrong address during the import procedure and receive an invitation to pay the import costs, it is best to refuse the shipment. This is because we cannot guarantee that the shipment will be delivered correctly and you cannot get a refund for the import costs.
Which delivery preference can I choose if I am not home?
FAQResidential
If you know you won’t be home, you can request the following delivery options for this shipment*: Directly to a Pick-up point or Parcel locker in your neighbourhood Directly to a different address the same day The next working day instead To a safe place (provide a photo to help us) To a close neighbour – either chosen by bpost or by you (ask them first if they agree) *Some of them are not available as last-minute options For 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.
Receive a parcel from Belgium
Residential
Follow your parcel with Track & Trace. Choose where we can deliver it. And discover where your parcel goes if you are not at home.
The unique code generated by bpost, which is used in tracking notifications, is only sent to the email address the sender provides when creating the shipping label. The secure delivery code will also be available in your recipient’s My bpost app if the same email address is linked to the recipient’s app account.
Most senders have permanent agreements with bpost regarding lost and damaged parcels. Only you, the sender, can ask to open a dossier for a lost or damaged parcel because you paid bpost for the shipment. Contact us via the online form at the bottom of this page. This way you can immediately provide us with all the necessary information and documents to process your dossier. In case of damage, your complaint must be submitted to bpost within 7 calendar days. In case of loss abroad, we will start an investigation if your parcel does not receive a status change after: at least 5 workdays for shipments to a neighbouring country at least 10 workdays for the United Kingdom and all other countries
What should I do if I want to send an important parcel?
FAQResidential
If you want extra assurance for your parcel, you can choose these options when creating a shipping label:
, With guarantee
, : your parcel is protected against damage and loss up to €500. And the postman asks the receiver to sign for receipt.
, Confirmation of delivery
, : you receive a text message or email when the parcel is delivered, if the parcel could not be delivered, or if the addressee has not collected the parcel in the Post Office or Post Point. These options are also available for parcels sent abroad and can be requested at a Post Office or Post Point.
How do I send international registered mail?
FAQResidential
Complete the following steps to send international registered mail.
, Go to the nearest Post Office or Post Point
, You can send international registered mail in every Post Office or Post Point.
, Choose the type of international registered mail
, Standard, with proof of delivery for absolute certainty, or with customised insurance for valuable mail.
, Prepare your international registered mail
, An employee will help you with this. Be sure to keep the stamped mailing receipt afterwards.
, Follow your international registered mail
, You can follow it on Track & Trace using the barcode on your mailing receipt.
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