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CitySprint Surcharges

Avoid unexpected delivery charges by selecting the correct vehicle and checking your item's weight, dimensions, packaging and address details carefully before booking. If the information entered is accurate, applicable standard charges will already be included in the price shown.

Select the correct CitySprint vehicle for your shipment

Check the dimensions and capacity of the vehicle before booking. If the driver arrives and your items are too large to fit inside the selected vehicle, a cancellation fee may be charged. Complete collection and delivery addresses also help prevent avoidable waiting-time charges.

Surcharge guide

The table below explains the most common CitySprint surcharges, when they may apply and the minimum charge or rate involved.

Surcharge When it may apply Minimum charge (ex. VAT)
01 Incorrect Vehicle Selection

A cancellation charge may apply if the item is too large to fit inside the CitySprint vehicle selected when booking.

  • Check the vehicle dimensions and capacity before booking.
  • Enter the correct size and weight for every item.
  • Select a larger vehicle if the shipment is close to the stated vehicle limits.
Cancellation Fee May Apply
02 Bike And Small Van Waiting Time

Bike and Small Van bookings include free waiting time for the first 9 minutes and 59 seconds.

If the waiting time reaches 10 minutes, the customer will be charged 50p per minute for the entire waiting period, not only the time exceeding the free allowance.

9 Minutes 59 Seconds Free Waiting Time
£0.50 Per Minute For Entire Wait
03 Transit And LWB Van Waiting Time

Transit and LWB Van bookings include free waiting time for the first 14 minutes and 59 seconds.

If the waiting time reaches 15 minutes, the customer will be charged 50p per minute for the entire waiting period, not only the time exceeding the free allowance.

14 Minutes 59 Seconds Free Waiting Time
£0.50 Per Minute For Entire Wait
04 Incomplete Address Details

A surcharge may apply if the collection or delivery address is incomplete and the driver needs to contact somebody to locate the correct address.

Any delay caused by missing or incorrect address information may count towards the driver's chargeable waiting time.

Waiting Charges May Apply
05 Unstable Packaging

Additional charges may apply if a parcel contains empty space that allows the contents to move during transit.

  • Moving contents may make the parcel unstable or top-heavy.
  • The parcel may fall from handling equipment.
  • Additional handling may be required.
Additional Charges May Apply

Waiting-time rates:
The figures shown are minimum rates. The final charge may vary depending on the individual order and the total time the CitySprint driver is required to wait.

Please note:
These charges are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. Additional charges not listed on this page may also be applied where relevant. All charges for domestic parcels are subject to VAT.

CitySprint booking advice

A few simple checks can help prevent cancellation fees, waiting-time charges and avoidable delays.

01

Choose the correct vehicle

Check the dimensions and weight of every item before booking. Select a vehicle with enough capacity for the full shipment, including any protective outer packaging.

02

Secure the contents properly

Fill empty spaces with suitable internal packaging so the contents cannot move during transit. This helps prevent the shipment from becoming unstable or top-heavy.

Customs information

When placing an international order, complete all customs information accurately during the booking process.

If you include your own commercial invoice, all details, including the contents, descriptions, declared values and shipping costs, must exactly match the information entered on the Interparcel website.

Any discrepancies may result in delays or additional charges imposed by customs authorities.

If customs charges are billed to Interparcel, the original parcel sender will be responsible for paying them. Please see Section 12 of our Terms of Use for further information.

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