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Return to Sender Guide

Why packages get returned and exactly what to do about it.

Common Reasons for Return to Sender

How Long Does Return to Sender Take?

CarrierReturn Transit TimeHeld Before Return
USPSSame transit time as original ship15-30 days at post office
UPSUsually same zone time as original5 business days before return
FedExUsually same zone time as original5 business days before return
DHL7-21 days international10 days before return

What to Do

  1. Contact the carrier immediately to request package to be held before it ships back
  2. If address was wrong, use Package Intercept (USPS $16.40, UPS $18.00, FedEx $17.50)
  3. If package was refused, contact the sender to re-arrange delivery
  4. If address correction is needed, update your address with the carrier
  5. Contact sender once package returns — they can reship to correct address
Fix Wrong Address → Carrier Contacts

Official Carrier Resources

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