Question 1

I won’t be home. How do I set my delivery preferences?

Accepted Answer

If you know you won’t be home, you can request the following delivery options for this shipment:Directly to a Pick-up point in your neighbourhoodDirectly to a different address the same dayThe next working day insteadTo a safe placeTo a neighbourFor future deliveries, you can plan ahead by setting general delivery preferences in the MyPreferences web portal or in the My bpost app.Tip: with the My bpost app, you can follow all your parcels at a glance and change your delivery preferences up to 5 minutes before the delivery.

Question 2

Why was my parcel not delivered according to my preference?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why your parcel was not delivered according to your preference.Your profile is not yet complete.Your delivery preferences are linked to the email address you entered in your ‘MyPreferences’ account or the My bpost app. Perhaps the parcel was ordered with a different email address than the one entered in MyPreferences.Tip: Check your profile in MyPreferencesA green “V” appears next to your address if your account is validated (10 days after creation).Make sure your address is correct.Add the names you use to order parcels.Add all email addresses you use to order parcels.No email address received from senderIt is also possible that the sender did not provide us with your email address. Unless you have not agreed to this, we will link your delivery preference to the name or address on your parcel (as of 10 days after the account was created). They must be identical to your name and the address in your account.The type of parcel prevented us from delivering according to your delivery preferenceDelivery to your safe place and your neighbour is not possible for:Parcels with payment upon delivery (e.g. a number plate).Parcels you can only receive after showing your secure delivery code.Parcels sent as registered mail. We can only deliver these on presentation of your ID card. You can recognise such parcels by the barcode that starts with an ‘R’.Parcels sent under guarantee or with insurance cannot be delivered to a safe place.Delivery to a Parcel Locker is not possible:If the parcel is too large or too heavy. In that case, it will be sent to a different Pick-up Point.For parcels you can only receive after showing your secure delivery code.Your parcel fits in your letterbox: The postman always tries to deliver your parcel into your letterbox first, even in the case of direct delivery to a Pick-up Point.Tip: Check Track &amp; Trace to see if the delivery preferences apply to your parcel.The postman could not perform the delivery preferenceYour safe place was not safe enough, not accessible and/or not dry enough.The postman was unable to deliver your parcel to a neighbour because they were not at home or refused to accept it.Your Pick-up Point or Parcel Locker was temporarily unavailable when we delivered your parcel. For example, because the Parcel Locker was full or the Post Point was closed for annual leave.Tip: have you noticed this happening on a regular basis? Then modify your delivery preferences.&nbsp;If you think there is another reason, you can report it via our online form.

Question 3

My parcel was not delivered according to my delivery preferences. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why your parcel was not delivered according to your preference.Your profile is not yet complete.Your delivery preferences are linked to the email address you entered in your ‘MyPreferences’ account or the My bpost app. Perhaps the parcel was ordered with a different email address than the one entered in MyPreferences.Tip: Check your profile in MyPreferencesA green “V” appears next to your address if your account is validated (10 days after creation).Make sure your address is correct.Add the names you use to order parcels.Add all email addresses you use to order parcels.&nbsp;No email address received from senderIt is also possible that the sender did not provide us with your email address. Unless you have not agreed to this, we will link your delivery preference to the name or address on your parcel (as of 10 days after the account was created). They must be identical to your name and the address in your account.&nbsp;The type of parcel prevented us from delivering according to your delivery preferenceDelivery to your safe place and your neighbour is not possible for:Parcels with payment upon delivery (e.g. a number plate).Parcels sent as registered mail. We can only deliver these on presentation of your ID card. You can recognise such parcels by the barcode that starts with an ‘R’.Parcels sent under guarantee or with insurance cannot be delivered to a safe place.Delivery to a Parcel Locker is not possible: If the parcel is too large or too heavy. In that case, it will be sent to a different Pick-up Point.Your parcel fits in your letterbox: The postman always tries to deliver your parcel into your letterbox first, even in the case of direct delivery to a Pick-up Point.Tip: Check Track &amp; Trace to see if the delivery preferences apply to your parcel.&nbsp;The postman could not perform the delivery preferenceYour safe place was not safe enough, not accessible and/or not dry enough.The postman was unable to deliver your parcel to a neighbour because they were not at home or refused to accept it.Your Pick-up Point or Parcel Locker was temporarily unavailable when we delivered your parcel. For example, because the Parcel Locker was full or the Post Point was closed for annual leave.Tip: have you noticed this happening on a regular basis? Then modify your delivery preferences.&nbsp;If you think there is another reason, you can report it via our online form at the bottom of this page.

Question 4

Why can't I choose a certain Pick-up point as my delivery preference?

Accepted Answer

For logistical reasons, you can only choose Pick-up points that are in the same distribution zone as the delivery address. That way our mail distribution is as efficient as possible.

Question 5

Until how long before delivery can I change my delivery preferences?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the delivery preference you set, the following applies:You can change a neighbour or safe place until 5 minutes before the delivery.You can change your Pick-up point or Parcel Locker until the evening (until midnight) before the delivery.You can set a different delivery address for your parcel as soon as you receive the delivery date by email or via the My bpost app. You have until just before the mail carrier begins their morning route to do this.You can postpone the delivery of your parcel to the next business day as soon as you receive the delivery date by email or via the My bpost app. You have until just before the mail carrier begins their morning route to do this.You can easily change your delivery preferences via the My bpost app or via Track &amp; Trace, as long as the button 'Change delivery preferences' is available.

Question 6

I cannot find my parcel in my safe place. What do I do now?

Accepted Answer

Ask whether someone else (a neighbour or co-occupant) found your parcel in your safe place. Small parcels can also be delivered in your letterbox. If you still cannot find your parcel, contact the sender for a solution. Only the sender can submit a complaint regarding an untraceable parcel.If you chose a safe place under My Delivery Preferences and this was not respected, you can report this via the online form at the bottom of this page.Please note that in some cases we can't deliver&nbsp;to your safe place. Discover in which cases.

Question 7

Which delivery preference can I choose if I am not home?

Accepted Answer

If you know you won’t be home, you can request the following delivery options for this shipment*:Directly to a Pick-up point or Parcel locker in your neighbourhoodDirectly to a different address the same dayThe next working day insteadTo a safe place (provide a photo to help us)To a close neighbour – either chosen by bpost or by you (ask them first if they agree)*Some of them are not available as last-minute optionsFor future deliveries, you can plan ahead by setting general delivery preferences in the MyPreferences web portal or in the My bpost app.Tip: with the My bpost app, you can follow all your parcels at a glance and change your delivery preferences up to 5 minutes before the delivery.

Question 8

Why didn't the postman pass by my home address first?

Accepted Answer

The postman only delivers your parcel straight to a Pick-up point or to another address close by if you have instructed us to do so in your delivery preferences. Otherwise, the postman will always pass by your home address first.

Question 9

Can my parcel be delivered to my neighbour or a safe place?

Accepted Answer

If you are not home and you didn't set your delivery preferences, the postman may deliver your parcel to a safe place or a neighbour. If that doesn't work, your parcel goes to a Pick-up point in your neighbourhood.If you prefer to have your parcel delivered to the same place every time, please configure your personal My Delivery Preferences.

Question 10

What does delivery to a safe place mean?

Accepted Answer

Via MyPreferences you can list a safe place where your parcel can be delivered if you are not home. This is a place round your house.Tips:Make sure that the chosen place is safe, dry and easily accessible.Upload 2 photos via MyPreferences to help our postmen.Your safe place can be the garden shed or a spot under a lean-to.Please note that in some cases we can't deliver&nbsp;to your safe place. Discover in which cases.

Question 11

Can I change the time of delivery?

Accepted Answer

You can postpone delivery of your parcel once by one working day.You’ll get an email or a notification in the My bpost app stating the delivery date and location when your parcel is on its way. You’ll then be able to postpone delivery to the next working day.

Question 12

Do my delivery preferences apply to all parcels or can I set them separately for each parcel?

Accepted Answer

Both options are possible. When you are not at home, your parcels are delivered by default according to the delivery preferences set in MyPreferences.You can also set or change your delivery preferences per parcel. bpost will send you a separate e-mail for each parcel. In this e-mail, you can set or change your delivery preferences for that specific parcel.Tip: You can also change your delivery preferences for all your parcels or for just one parcel in the My bpost app.

Question 13

I don't want my parcel to be delivered to a certain neighbour. How can I set this preference?

Accepted Answer

Via MyPreferences and the My bpost app you determine where your parcel can and cannot be delivered if you are not home. You can choose from three delivery preferences :- to a Pick-up point or Parcel Locker in your neighbourhood- in a safe place (e.g. under a carport or lean-to)- to&nbsp;a neighbourYou can choose which specific neighbour can accept your parcel if you are not home. If this neighbour also isn't home, your parcel will be delivered to a Pick-up point.

Question 14

Do my delivery preferences apply for all occupants at my house number?

Accepted Answer

That is not the case by default. With MyPreferences you can add all co-occupants linked to your address. There are 2 ways to do this:Set your delivery preferences onlinesign in to MyPreferencesgo to My Accountclick on 'edit' under 'My registered addresses and names'enter the names of your co-occupantsbpost will verify these detailsSet My Delivery Preferences with the My bpost appOpen the My bpost app and select the 'More' menu and choose 'My addresses and services'.Select the address for which you want to add a name.Click on 'Add a name' under 'My registered names'Enter the names of your co-occupantsbpost will verify these details

Question 15

Why can't I list my work address as a delivery option under MyPreferences?

Accepted Answer

If the distance between your home and work address is too great, we cannot offer this option under MyPreferences. You can have your parcel delivered directly to your workplace. You do that by listing your work address (instead of your home address) in the webshop checkout.

Question 16

Why wasn't my parcel delivered to a neighbour?

Accepted Answer

There can be several reasons why your parcel was not delivered to a neighbour:The postman could not deliver your parcel to a neighbour because he&nbsp;was not at home or did not accept it.Your parcel is a shipment with payment upon delivery.Your parcel is a secure delivery, so you need to show your secure delivery code.Your parcel is a registered mail.Your chosen neighbour (under My Delivery Preferences) lives more than 50 m walking distance from your home.The parcel was ordered with an email address that (still) is not linked to your delivery preferences. That's why we were not able to apply your delivery preference. Take into account that the validation of a new account or new address via MyPreferences takes 10 days.If you do not think that the above mentioned reasons are the cause, you can report this via the online form at the bottom of this page.

Question 17

Can I also list friends or family members who live a bit further away as my neighbours?

Accepted Answer

When setting your delivery preferences you can only list neighbours who live close by (within a 50 metres' radius). Your parcel will be delivered to that address if you are not home.Change address to family or friendsYou’ll get an email or a notification in the My bpost app stating the delivery date and location when your parcel is on its way. You’ll then be able to have your parcel redirected to family or friends who live near you. Your parcel will be delivered straight to that address rather than trying your home address first.

Question 18

I’ve forgotten my email address for MyPreferences. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If you have forgotten your email address for your delivery preferences, please create a new account. Privacy laws do not permit us to look up email addresses or share existing accounts. Our customer service&nbsp;will therefore not be able to help you find your email address.If several accounts have been set up at the same address, we always take into account the delivery preferences of the most recent account when delivering parcels.

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