Can you use any box for FedEx home delivery?

General Packaging Guidelines Use FedEx Express packaging for FedEx Express package shipments only; any other use is prohibited. You may use your own packaging if boxes are sturdy and undamaged with all flaps intact. Chipboard boxes, such as gift or shoe boxes, must be packed into a corrugated outer box.

Can you put FedEx home delivery in a drop box?

Yes, you can use drop boxes for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx SmartPost shipments.

Can I use my own box for FedEx one rate?

Shippers can use their own custom packaging for paks and boxes or FedEx Express packaging (envelopes, paks, and boxes) for FedEx Express U.S. services (FedEx Express Saver®, FedEx 2Day®, FedEx 2Day® A.M., FedEx Standard Overnight®, FedEx Priority Overnight®, and FedEx First Overnight®).

Can you use a UPS box for FedEx?

Yes. People do it all the time. Just as long as it has our tracking information, you can use any box. But I personally do not like it when people ship via UPS but use a FedEx box.

What is FedEx Ground Home Delivery?

FedEx Home Delivery is a ground shipping service that delivers to residential areas. It is faster to more residential locations than UPS Ground. FedEx Home Delivery also delivers to more residential locations than UPS Ground on the weekend. Shipping/transit time. In the contiguous U.S., delivery takes 1–5 days.

Is FedEx cheaper than UPS to ship?

UPS and FedEx package shipping costs are about the same, but UPS flat rate pricing is slightly cheaper than FedEx. For variable pricing, FedEx generally starts out slightly cheaper but can be more expensive for larger, heavier shipments or for packages that will travel a longer distance.

Can I ship FedEx Ground to a residential address?

If you need to ship to a residential address, use FedEx Home Delivery®, which delivers every day of the week. Delivery within the contiguous U.S. takes 1–5 business days. Shipping to and from Alaska and Hawaii requires 3–7 business days.

Does a FedEx package have to be in a FedEx box?

Does a FedEx package have to be in a Fedex box? Use FedEx Express packaging for FedEx Express package shipments only; any other use is prohibited. You may use your own packaging if boxes are sturdy and undamaged with all flaps intact. Chipboard boxes, such as gift or shoe boxes, must be packed into a corrugated outer box.

Does FedEx deliver to Your House on weekends?

Use FedEx Date Certain Home Delivery to deliver packages to residents’ homes Monday–Saturday, excluding holidays. The selected date cannot be before the standard delivery date and must be within 14 days from the pickup date.

Where can I drop off a FedEx package at home?

You can drop off your package at a FedEx location or drop box, or you can schedule FedEx to pick up your package from your home or office. You can find your nearest FedEx location or drop box by using the Find a FedEx Location tool. If you’d rather arrange a pickup, you can schedule one online with your customer account, or call 1.800.GoFedEx.

Can I ship to a PO Box?

Do not list a P.O. box address for U.S. recipients. FedEx Express can ship to a P.O. box in certain international locations, including Puerto Rico, but you must provide a valid telephone, fax, or telex number. Remove or cross out any old address labels on the outer box.