Today, we will learn more about how to make a reservation for post office parcel delivery and how much it costs.
You can also send a parcel from a nearby convenience store, but please use it if you cannot go directly to the post office due to volume, weight, or distance.
It is also very useful on days when you need to send a package, but you are not feeling well or the weather is bad.
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Post office courier advantages 우체국 택배 방문수거
The biggest advantage of postal courier service is that it enables stable and fast delivery.
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Post office parcel delivery is easy to send anywhere in the country and has a very low probability of misdelivery or delay.
Delivery service at the post office
The cost is a little more expensive than other courier companies, but instead, there is an advantage that there is no additional charge even if you send it anywhere in the country except Jeju Island.
In addition, the probability of damage or loss is significantly reduced because the postal center handles parcels safely.
If you need to save even a little money, you can’t help it.
Post Office Home Delivery Overview
You can apply for door-to-door delivery at the post office 365 days a year.
However, you can select the pick-up date and time slot when making a reservation, but there is no guarantee that pick-up will be done on the date and time you specified.
It is recommended to apply with plenty of time in mind that on-site collection may be delayed if there is a large volume on the desired date.
Post office staff visits from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays (varies by post office).
Please refer to the post office courier visit reception fee and reduction requirements under How to make a reservation for visit reception.
How to apply for home delivery at the post office
You can make a reservation at the post office Internet post office homepage below for delivery service at the post office.
Go to the Internet Post Office website
Enter the homepage and enter the Visit Reception > Window Parcel menu at the top menu.
On the next screen, go to Post Office Drop-In Parcel (You can also go to Post Office Parcel Reservation on the left).
Post office courier visit reception
Next, the login screen appears.
Non-members can also make reservations for post office parcel delivery visits.
However, if you sign up as a member of the Internet Post Office, you can receive a 2,000 won discount coupon for post office shopping, and basic information such as name, address, and contact information is stored.
Next, enter the reception area, item information, and recipient information.
Post office courier visit reception
It should be noted that there are restricted items.
Basically, the weight must be less than 30 kg, and the sum of width + length + height must be within 160 cm (maximum length of one side is within 100 cm).
Also, please note that the items below are prohibited by mail.
Cash and securities (bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.)
Perishable and perishable items (live fish, animals, flowers, etc.)
Electronic products (computer body, printer, monitor, laptop, etc.)
Damage-prone items (glass, jars, etc.)
Large furniture (items that are difficult to transport by one person – beds, wardrobes, sofas, etc.)
Large items (items that are difficult to transport by one person – iron products, bicycles, motorcycles, etc.)
Others (Items that are difficult to pack or whose product price exceeds 3 million won)
And on the right side, enter the incoming parcel information.
You can choose between advance payment, on-site payment, or cash on delivery.
Post office courier visit reception
You can get a 500 won discount if you proceed with pre-payment.
As for the desired application date, a list of available dates appears, so you can select the desired date (you can select from the day after the application date).
And, please enter exactly where you want to put the parcel to be sent in the storage location.
It is not possible to enter the exact time, so you must fill out the storage location correctly.
If you want direct delivery, please contact us or leave a message before visiting.
After continuing to enter recipient information, click the Add to recipient list button at the bottom, and the information entered will be added to the recipient list.
Post office courier visit reception
If you choose pre-payment, enter your payment information below and verify your payment card.
Since the exact price has not yet been set for the item, you only need to proceed with card verification.
The final payment is processed after the post office determines the charge, so payment will be made automatically after collection.
Finally, click the Apply button to complete your application.
Post office courier visit reception fee
The cost of door-to-door application is higher than the cost of window reception even for the same size and weight.
If you visit the post office, it is processed by registration, but it is unavoidable because the visit is processed by courier and value-added tax is added.
However, considering the convenience of not having to carry heavy items to the post office, the amount is not too much of a burden.
If you want to reduce your courier costs, you can save a lot by using a courier service that delivers items from convenience store to convenience store.
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Below is the post office door-to-door courier cost by weight and size.
Classification Next day Jeju Next day Jeju + 2 days
5 kg or less
80 cm or less 5,000 7,500 5,000
5-10kg
80~100cm 8,000 10,500 8,000
10-20kg
100~120cm 10,000 12,500 10,000
20~30kg
120~160cm 13,000 15,500 13,000
By weight, it is at least 1,000 won and up to 4,000 won more expensive than counter registration.
However, as explained above, you can receive a discount of 500 won per package if you pay in advance for postal delivery services.
If you divide 1 parcel weighing more than 20kg into 2 parcels, you can receive a 2,000 won discount, so please take this into consideration.