If you’re a FedEx customer you would probably know that FedEx delivers in residential areas as well as business addresses. It’s up to you where you want to receive your packages due to your availability. Some people don’t consider their packages to be delivered at doorstep. 

For some people, receiving packages in P.O. Box is the best option. If people are away from home then P.O. Box is a better option to receive packages. In this way, the package remains safe from theft or from weather conditions. 

Your concern about FedEx delivery to P.O. Box is quite understandable. In this article, we’ll be discussing everything that you need to know. 

Does Fedex Delivery to P.O. Boxes?

FedEx cannot directly deliver packages to P.O. Boxes. Instead, they offer a service called “FedEx SmartPost,” where the final leg of the delivery is handled by the United States Postal Service (USPS). In this process, FedEx transports the package to a local USPS facility, which then delivers it to the P.O. Box.

For example, when FedEx customers want to receive a package at a P.O. Box, they can choose the FedEx SmartPost option. This way, FedEx handles the package initially and then hands it over to USPS, which completes the delivery to the P.O. Box.

Does FedEx home delivery and FedEx ground delivery ship to P.O. Box?

No, FedEx home delivery and FedEx ground delivery can’t ship directly to P.O. Box. FedEx uses SmartPost option for final part and handovers the parcel to usps for final delivery. USPS then delivers it to the post office and they keep your parcel in P.O. Box address. This is how FedEx delivers to all the locations in the US including military DPO, FPO, and APO destinations. 

What is meant by FedEx Smart Post? 

FedEx SmartPost means small sized and light weight parcels shipped to all parts of the United States including its territories. SmartPost is an affordable and effective way to ship parcels to all the locations of the United States. It also covers Alaska and Hawaii and other areas including Puerto Rico. 

FedEx SmartPost handles the initial steps before handing over the parcel to usps for last delivery to the customer’s P.O. Box address. This delivery takes upto 7 business days even longer based on the distance between seller’s location and delivery destination.

FedEx SmartPost shipping services are available Monday to Saturday with no hidden charges within residential delivery. Although, there are size and weight restrictions for this shipping service. Weight should be 7Ibs while length and width should be 130 inches.  

FedEx SmartPost doesn’t offer the following options:

• Money-back guarantee 
• Signature proof parcel delivery 
• Deliveries on appointment 
• Deliveries in the evening 
• Unsafe materials delivery service 
• Cash on delivered 

FAQs

How does FedEx deliver to P.O. Boxes?

FedEx offers a service called “SmartPost” for P.O. Box deliveries. In this service, FedEx handles the initial transportation steps, then transfers the package to USPS, which completes the final delivery to the P.O. Box. This allows FedEx to reach all P.O. Box locations in the U.S.

Why can’t FedEx deliver directly to P.O. Boxes?

FedEx cannot deliver directly to P.O. Boxes because it’s against federal law. Only USPS has the authority and access to deliver to P.O. Boxes as part of its postal system. To work around this, FedEx uses the SmartPost service, where USPS handles the last leg of the delivery.

Does FedEx SmartPost service have any charges?

Yes, the FedEx SmartPost service has charges that depend on the package’s size, weight, and distance to the destination. Generally, this service is cheaper than standard FedEx services. However, additional fees may apply for oversized packages.

Conclusion 

FedEx does not deliver directly to P.O. Boxes; however, it offers the FedEx SmartPost service, which ensures packages are delivered to all locations in the U.S., including its territories. In this service, USPS completes the final leg of delivery for FedEx, ensuring the packages are delivered safely and efficiently. Customers must agree to certain conditions before using FedEx SmartPost. Once agreed, they can use this service to receive parcels in their P.O. Box.