UPS SurePost is a shipping service offered by UPS that combines the consistency and reliability of UPS Ground with final delivery typically provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS) . It is an economy, residential-bound ground service designed for small, lightweight business-to-consumer (B2C) parcels. Here are some key points to know about UPS SurePost:
- Ideal Package Profile: Small and lightweight, low-value, not time-sensitive.
- Liability Coverage: Deliveries are covered up to $100 up to the point of transfer to USPS for the final mile delivery.
- Delivery Time: SurePost packages take anywhere from two to seven days until final delivery by USPS.
- Tracking: Packages will receive two shipping labels, but only one tracking number to make it easy for customers to track the progress.
- Cost: SurePost is an affordable and reliable shipping option for businesses and individuals who need to ship small or lightweight packages to residential addresses.
- Limitations: Liability coverage is limited to $100, and the total dimensions of packages cannot exceed 130 inches if you select SurePost.
UPS SurePost is ideal for any business in need of reliable, economic, direct-to-consumer shipments. It is a good option for businesses that ship a large number of packages every week, have increasing last-mile delivery costs, or have shipments that are not urgent. However, it should be used for low-value packages since liability coverage is limited to $100.