How to order a courier - a quick guide

Wondering how to send a parcel? Would you like to order a courier without leaving your home? Do you want your parcel to be delivered quickly? You are in the right place! If you have any doubts about how to courier receives parcels, we will try to dispel them in the article. Sending parcels with InPost is easy, convenient and inexpensive, see for yourself!

Ordering a courier - why is it worth it?

Growing online sales have meant that courier companies have their hands full. Online shopping has become an everyday occurrence for many. We buy a variety of items - toys, clothes, shoes, electronics, cosmetics, books. We also send more and more parcels to family and friends. It is not uncommon for us to sell various products ourselves, listing them on online auctions. For this reason, we often face a dilemma - what type of shipment to choose? Ordering a courier has many advantages. Among the most important of these are:

• collection from the sender and delivery directly to the addressee - we do not have to plan to go and collect the parcel;
• sending of a large parcel - The courier is able to deliver a D-size parcel that will not fit into the box of the Parcel Machine;
• time saving - There are parcel machines in many places in the country, usually not far from customers. However, there are times when it is difficult to set aside even a few minutes to visit the machine.

How do I order a courier to my home?

Sending a parcel from home is not difficult - the whole process takes place in just three uncomplicated steps:

1. In the first instance, you need to prepare your parcel properly. Remember that for fragile items, it's a good idea to use scrapbooking, notched paper, or perhaps bubble wrap or some other form of padding to protect the contents of the parcel from damage. Don't put small items in a large box - try to size the cardboard box to the size of the item.
2. The next step is to send the parcel in the InPost Parcel Manager. To do this, you must first log into the system Parcel Manager where we will declare the parcels to be sent by courier. There you will also receive a label, which you will stick in a visible place on the box and you can immediately pay for the service. With your parcel ready and posted, all you have to do is wait for the courier on the day in question to arrive.
3. The courier collects the parcel from your home - and you don't have to worry about a thing. You can check where your parcel is at any time. In just two seconds, it will be delivered directly to the addressee!

Sending a courier parcel via Parcel Machine - another great option

Think ordering a courier to your home is the only way? Not with InPost! Although sending a parcel by courier is very convenient and one of the excellent solutions, we have other options in store for you. How about sending a parcel by courier in one of our Parcel Machines? Millions of people already love these modern machines! Why? There are many reasons. Among the most common are: convenience, not having to wait for a courier, low price, and a greener approach.

Please note that the parcel you wish to send via Parcel Machine should not exceed dimension C. To use this option, log into the Parcel Manager, where you will generate a label and make the payment. Choose your favourite Parcel Machine - this is where you will place your parcel, which will be delivered to the selected address. This is how you send Allegro Kurier InPost and Allegro MiniKurier InPost parcels and other types of courier shipments, whose labels are generated by the Parcel Manager. It will only take you a few minutes!

To take advantage of parcel postage, you can also choose Quick Posting or the InPost Mobile app, where you send a parcel without a label.

How do I use the Parcel Machines?

If you think that sending parcels via Parcel Machine is as good a solution as ordering a courier to your home, check out how to use them. Once your parcel has been properly prepared, at your leisure, go to the location of the Parcel Machine you specified when sending the parcel. If you have sent your parcel via Parcel Manager or Fast Shipment, scan the code from the parcel label or enter the sending code from the label while you are under the machine. A box will automatically open and you can put your parcel in it - ready! If you are sending via InPost Mobile, there is no need to go to the machine screen. On your smartphone, click the button to open a locker remotely and the Parcel Machine will open one! This possibility only exists if you are near the machine.

In summary: ordering a courier to your home has many advantages. First of all, we can be sure that the parcel is in good hands and will be delivered quickly directly to the address indicated. We also do not have to leave our place of residence and stand in long queues to send a parcel. Alternative and equally good solutions include the option of sending a parcel by courier via Parcel Machine.