Can USPS packages be returned to sender? (What to know!)
Have you ever received a package by mistake, or didn’t want it at all after receiving it?
Can you simply return a USPS package to the sender? ! We looked into it and here’s what we found…
Can USPS packages be returned to sender?
Yes, USPS packages can be returned to the sender. To return the package to the sender without paying any fees, you can write “return to sender” on the package and give it to your local USPS driver. Make sure the package or envelope is unopened and in accurate condition upon arrival.
You can bounce mail through USPS through various services. Which method you use depends on the type of mail you receive and the type of mail you use to send it.
This article describes the USPS return service and issues: what they are, how to do it, and where to find information.
Can you reject the package and return it to the sender?
If you receive a package that is not suitable for you, USPS recommends that you simply put it back in the “mail flow”. This means staying in a collection box or other mail container. Be sure to clearly state “Not at this address” on the envelope or package.
There is no charge for doing so and no mail is returned directly to the post office. This is actually a common situation when people move and their mail is delivered to their old address.
USPS recommends that if you receive mail addressed to no Live at your address before (you know the hat) and return the mail to your mailer. Do not mark the package in any way.
The USPS also recommends that it is illegal to destroy mail; the correct response is to return it unmarked (if the address is wrong) or marked “not at this address” (if the address is correct but the recipient has moved).
Can you refuse the package you ordered?
USPS provides a service called USPS package interception. This service allows the sender or recipient to request the destination post office to hold the item for you or return it to the sender.
It is important to remember that your package must be eligible for this service. Most domestic mail with tracking or extra service barcodes is eligible for package interception.
Items that are not eligible for package intercept include: USPS marketing mail products and periodicals, items sent to commercial mail receiving facilities, items redirected to PO Boxes, and items that are not mailable or have ground shipping only markings.
There are also size restrictions on package interception items.
USPS has a handy barcode check box where you can submit your tracking code to see if you qualify for Intercept.
If you are eligible, you can make a request through your online account. You will receive an estimated total (fees plus postage). If your package is successfully intercepted, you will be charged via your credit card and your package will be redirected to the original sender or picked up at your local post office.
What if I want to return something I purchased but no longer want?
Most large commercial companies offer package returns along with your purchases. USPS offers a package return service (or PRS) to merchants, so they can give you the option to return it at their expense.
All return information, including tracking codes, is visible on the label format. All you need to do is attach the return label to the package and give it to the postman, inbox or post office.
You can then use the barcode to confirm that the merchant has received your return.
When you purchase an item that includes PRS service, you’ll find the return label in the shipping box, print your own label, or use the returns tool on the merchant’s website.
Want to learn more about USPS? Check out our related posts to find out if USPS repurchases unused stamps, does USPS require IDs, and are USPS tracking numbers fake?
in conclusion..
USPS packages and mail can be returned to the sender. However, how you do this depends on the mail, the mail service, and why it was sent to you.
You can find instructions for commercial returns on the website where you purchased it, and you can return misaddressed USPS mail to the post office.
