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Collection parcel delivery services

Book a courier to collect your parcel from home or work, compare door-to-door delivery services and send across the UK or worldwide from one simple quote.

  • Collection from home or work
  • UK and international delivery
  • Tracked courier services
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Collection availability, timings and service options depend on the addresses, parcel details, contents and destination entered when you quote.

Collect your parcel from home or work

A parcel collection and delivery service is a door-to-door courier service: the courier collects your prepared parcel from a chosen UK address and carries it through the delivery network to the recipient.

Interparcel lets you compare courier collection services without checking each carrier separately. Enter your collection postcode, destination, parcel weight and dimensions to see suitable options for UK and international delivery.

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CONVENIENT

Home parcel collection

Arrange for a courier to collect a packed parcel from an eligible residential address.

FOR BUSINESS

Business parcel collection

Send customer orders, returns and regular consignments from your workplace or dispatch address.

UK DELIVERY

Door-to-door UK delivery

Compare economy, next day and timed collection services for deliveries across the UK.

WORLDWIDE

International collection

Book eligible collection services from the UK to overseas destinations and complete customs details during booking where required.

Popular parcel collection and delivery services

Compare current collection options from couriers including Evri, FedEx Express, DHL, DPD Local, Parcelforce, Proovia and UPS.

How to book a courier collection

Booking parcel collection online is straightforward. Prepare the parcel first so the weight and dimensions you enter match the finished package the driver will collect.

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Before you quoteMeasure and weigh the parcel after it has been fully packed and sealed.

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  1. 01

    Pack the parcel securely

    Use suitable outer packaging, protect the contents and seal the parcel before measuring it.

  2. 02

    Enter collection and delivery details

    Add the collection postcode, destination, parcel weight and finished dimensions to the quote tool.

  3. 03

    Compare collection services

    Review the eligible couriers, estimated delivery speeds, service features and live prices shown for your shipment.

  4. 04

    Book and prepare the label

    Complete the booking and follow the service instructions for printing, attaching or otherwise preparing the shipping label.

  5. 05

    Keep the parcel ready

    Have the parcel available at the collection address so it can be handed directly to the courier when they attend.

Parcel collection checks before the courier arrives

A few simple checks can help prevent missed collections, delays and avoidable rebooking.

Make the address collection-ready
  • Use an address where someone can hand the parcel directly to the driver
  • Make sure the courier can access the collection point safely
  • Keep the parcel ready throughout the collection window supplied
Prepare the parcel properly
  • Enter the fully packed weight and dimensions accurately
  • Follow the selected courier's packaging and contents rules
  • Seal the parcel securely before the collection takes place
Check the label and handover
  • Attach any required shipping label securely before collection
  • Check whether your chosen service requires access to a printer
  • Do not leave the parcel unattended outside for the courier
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Need more flexibility than a collection service?

If you cannot wait for a courier, compare drop-off services and take the parcel to an eligible shop, locker or drop-off point at a suitable time.

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Built for eCommerce

Courier collections for online orders

If your business sells online or regularly sends parcels by collection, connect the marketplaces and eCommerce platforms you already use. Import orders, compare courier collection services, print labels and return tracking updates from one shipping manager.

  • No platform or subscription fees
  • Bulk labels for regular parcel collections
  • One dashboard for connected sales channels
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Why choose Interparcel for courier collection?

Compare collection and delivery services in one place, then manage the shipment through Interparcel from booking to delivery.

Courier collection services

Compare door-to-door options that collect from eligible home and business addresses.

Free online tracking

Follow your parcel online and use the tracking updates available for your booked service.

Transit cover included

Most services include cover, with enhanced options displayed where available.

UK-based parcel support

Get help by phone, live chat, contact form or email when you need it.

Free shipping review for your parcel collections

If your business sends parcels regularly, our shipping team can review how you currently book, collect and manage deliveries, then highlight practical ways to save time and simplify the process. It is completely free and there is no obligation.

  • Compare your current courier mix with suitable Interparcel collection services
  • Review booking, labelling and fulfilment steps that may be taking unnecessary time
  • Identify where integrations, automation or account support could make shipping easier
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Tell us how you send today and we will identify practical opportunities to improve your setup.

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Parcel collection FAQs

Find quick answers about home collection, collection times, labels, tracking and international collection services.

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What is a parcel collection service?

A parcel collection service is a door-to-door courier service where the courier collects a prepared parcel from the collection address and delivers it to the recipient. Enter the collection postcode, destination, weight and dimensions to compare eligible services.

How do I book a courier to collect my parcel?

Enter your parcel details and collection and delivery addresses into the Interparcel quote tool, compare the available collection services, choose the option that suits you and complete the booking. Keep the parcel packed and ready for the courier.

Can a courier collect a parcel from my home?

Yes. Many collection services can collect from a home address. Business-address collections are also available. The collection options shown in your quote depend on the postcode, parcel details, destination and service availability.

What time will my parcel be collected?

Collection times vary by courier and service and are not guaranteed unless the service specifically states otherwise. Keep the parcel ready throughout the collection window shown with your booking.

What if I will not be at the collection address?

Do not leave a parcel unattended outside for collection. If you cannot be available, compare a drop-off service instead or arrange collection from another suitable address where the parcel can be handed to the courier.

Do I need a printer for courier collection?

It depends on the service. Some collection services require you to print and attach a shipping label, while selected services may be printer-free or provide another labelling option. Check the service information shown before you book.

Can I book parcel collection for international delivery?

Yes. Interparcel offers collection services for parcels travelling from the UK to many international destinations. Enter the destination when you quote to see eligible services and complete any customs information required during booking.

Does parcel collection include tracking?

Collection services booked through Interparcel include online tracking on the services shown on this page. Tracking normally begins after the courier has collected and scanned the parcel, although the first update may appear when it reaches the local depot.

Is transit cover included with collection services?

Most services include a level of transit cover, subject to the selected courier, service, contents and packaging conditions. The included cover and any enhanced cover options are shown during the quote and booking process.

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Enter the collection address, destination and parcel details, compare available courier collection services and book online.

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