Holy Week is approaching and the possibility of spending a few peaceful days (or not) away from home. But we must not forget that package pending delivery. VACATION. Yes, that word that just reading it makes us smile a little. Holy Week is approaching and the possibility of spending a few peaceful days (or not) away from home. We start with the list of things to take with us, the preparations and leaving everything ready… But, WATCH OUT, we forget about that package we have pending delivery to our home and then everything gets complicated.What happens if I'm not at home to receive a package?What usually happens is that another delivery date is scheduled, usually the day after the failed delivery. But this option may not be possible, or the days they offer us may still find us away from home. In cases where delivery cannot be rescheduled for another day, the package is usually deposited at the corresponding office. And what does that mean? That when you get back from vacation, you'll have to go to the office to pick up the package, which depending on where you live, you may even need the car for. Don't worry, we've got the solution you need!Pick-up points, the best alternativeTo avoid problems related to package delivery when we're not at home, the best thing is to use pick-up points, or, as we call them at InPost, Punto Pack | Locker. Are you wondering why? Well, mainly because if you choose delivery to Punto Pack, you won't need to be at home at the time of delivery. You can save those endless hours of waiting until the courier arrives, and go at the time that suits you best to the Punto Pack you have chosen. Also, since we have more than 4,500 Punto Pack | Locker points all over Spain, you're most likely to have one next to your home or work. I'm going on vacation, how many days will my package be at the Punto Pack?Following on from the main issue, which is what we can do with packages when we're on vacation, by choosing delivery to Punto Pack, the package will remain at the destination for up to 8 days. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy your vacation and, when you get back, pick it up whenever it suits you best. Without needing to take the car, or having to ask for time off work. Find out everything you need to know about Punto Pack in our post. Can someone else collect the package?If your vacation is extended, or if you have any unexpected issue during the trip that means you have to return later, don't worry. At InPost we offer the option for another person to collect the package. The only thing they'll ask for at the Punto Pack collection point is to present a copy of the owner's ID card, together with a delivery authorization signed by you. Easy, right?If you still have more questions, check our section of frequently asked questions about receiving a package, and if not, contact us, we'll be happy to help you.

Mar 22, 2023

Holy Week is approaching and the possibility of spending a few peaceful days (or not) away from home. But we must not forget that package pending delivery.

VACATION. Yes, that word that just reading it makes us smile a little. Holy Week is approaching and the possibility of spending a few peaceful days (or not) away from home. We start with the list of things to take with us, the preparations and leaving everything ready… But, WATCH OUT, we forget about that package we have pending delivery to our home and then everything gets complicated.

What happens if I'm not at home to receive a package?

What usually happens is that another delivery date is scheduled, usually the day after the failed delivery. But this option may not be possible, or the days they offer us may still find us away from home.

In cases where delivery cannot be rescheduled for another day, the package is usually deposited at the corresponding office. And what does that mean? That when you get back from vacation, you'll have to go to the office to pick up the package, which depending on where you live, you may even need the car for. Don't worry, we've got the solution you need!

Pick-up points, the best alternative

To avoid problems related to package delivery when we're not at home, the best thing is to use pick-up points, or, as we call them at InPost, Punto Pack | Locker.

Are you wondering why? Well, mainly because if you choose delivery to Punto Pack, you won't need to be at home at the time of delivery. You can save those endless hours of waiting until the courier arrives, and go at the time that suits you best to the Punto Pack you have chosen. Also, since we have more than 4,500 Punto Pack | Locker points all over Spain, you're most likely to have one next to your home or work.

I'm going on vacation, how many days will my package be at the Punto Pack?

Following on from the main issue, which is what we can do with packages when we're on vacation, by choosing delivery to Punto Pack, the package will remain at the destination for up to 8 days. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy your vacation and, when you get back, pick it up whenever it suits you best. Without needing to take the car, or having to ask for time off work. Find out everything you need to know about Punto Pack in our post.

Can someone else collect the package?

If your vacation is extended, or if you have any unexpected issue during the trip that means you have to return later, don't worry. At InPost we offer the option for another person to collect the package. The only thing they'll ask for at the Punto Pack collection point is to present a copy of the owner's ID card, together with a delivery authorization signed by you. Easy, right?

If you still have more questions, check our section of frequently asked questions about receiving a package, and if not, contact us, we'll be happy to help you.

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