What is FedEx Onsite? (all you must know)
You know the feeling — you have a package to deliver, but you don’t know where to find the time to go to a FedEx location to process it. It was frustrating and anxious to say the least.
Thankfully, though, FedEx has developed a solution for all busy shippers. It’s called OnSite, and it’s a partnership between FedEx and retailers like Walgreens, Dollar General and Albertson’s. Read on to find out more!
What is FedEx Onsite in 2022?
FedEx OnSite is a network of retail locations offering FedEx pickup in 2022. These locations can also store packages for up to 5 business days. More than 7,500 Walgreens locations are part of the Onsite program. FedEx Onsite can also be found at select Dollar General stores, Albertson’s and Kroger grocery stores.
If you’re interested in learning more about FedEx Onsite locations and how they work, be sure to complete this article for more facts!
What is FedEx OnSite?
FedEx Onsite is a network of retail locations offering select FedEx services. Some of these services include:
- package delivery
- packet redirection
- package return
- Package hold (up to 5 business days)
Where is FedEx OnSites located?
FedEx Onsite locations can be found at more than 7,500 Walgreens locations in all 50 states.
They can also be found at select Dollar General stores and grocery stores such as Albertson’s, Kroger, Shaw’s and Star Market.
How can I find FedEx OnSite near me?
To find participating FedEx OnSite locations near you, go to the FedEx Locator page. Here you can enter your zip code or your town and state to see a list of locations.
In addition to giving you the store’s name and address, you can check store hours, get directions, and see which in-store services are available.
How many FedEx OnSite locations are there?
As of 2017, Walgreens has more than 7,500 FedEx Onsite locations.
That number has undoubtedly increased as FedEx has added more locations over the years. However, the company has not released these figures.
That being said, at least 80% of the US population lives within 9 minutes of a FedEx OnSite location, a number that speaks to the sheer number of locations out there.
How do FedEx OnSite locations work?
If you’re familiar with dropping and picking up from FedEx offices or FedEx Ship Centers, then you already know how to use FedEx OnSite.
Participating locations will usually have a FedEx brand logo in the window to let you know where you can conduct your FedEx business.
Inside the store, you should find a FedEx sign directing you to the area of the store allocated for FedEx service. If not, ask a staff member or go to the customer service desk.
Once you are in the correct position, you can drop or pick up the package.
If you wish to redirect packages to the OnSite location, you will need to create a FedEx Delivery Manager configuration file.
Using this tool, you can deliver packages from your home to participating OnSite locations.
You will be notified via email or text message when your package arrives. You can then retrieve your package at your convenience.
What shipping services does FedEx OnSite offer?
FedEx OnSite locations accept most FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages. International packages are also accepted as long as the package has a US origin address.
What items are not allowed at FedEx OnSite locations?
While OnSite locations accept packages from many different services, you cannot ship dangerous goods or hazardous materials there.
Likewise, packages that are unsafe or require packing will not be accepted.
If your shipment falls into any of these categories, you should take it to a manned location, such as a FedEx Shipping Center.
Can I return a package to a FedEx OnSite location?
FedEx OnSite locations accept package returns.
Here you can return packages that already have a prepaid return label.
Additionally, you can have the location print a label with a QR code or barcode provided to you by the company you are returning the package from.
If you choose to have the location print labels for you, be sure to select a location that offers on-site label printing.
This will be listed in the available services when you search for an OnSite location near you.
Does FedEx OnSite have boxes or envelopes?
Most FedEx OnSite locations do not have shipping supplies such as boxes or envelopes.
While these locations handle basic FedEx services such as package pickup, drop-off, and storage, they are not full-service locations.
Therefore, the package must be “ready to ship” when the package is fully closed and in good condition.
If you need to ship supplies or help with packing an item, you should visit a participating FedEx Authorized Shipping Center or FedEx office location.
Is there a fee to use FedEx OnSite?
There is no additional charge for using FedEx Onsite. Treat these locations like any FedEx office or FedEx Ship Center.
To learn more, you can also read our posts on FedEx Termination Policy, FedEx Says Delivered But No Packages, and FedEx Shipping Restrictions.
in conclusion
FedEx OnSite is just another way FedEx is leading the shipping industry in speed, efficiency and convenience.
Where you might have had to drive all the way to a FedEx office to pick up or drop off a package, now you can handle the most basic shipping services, where you can pick up your prescription drugs or do your grocery shopping.
