How does COD work with UPS?

How Does COD Work with UPS? – A Comprehensive Guide

Buying and selling goods has long been a crucial part of the economy, and Collect on Delivery (COD), also known as Cash Against Delivery, is a simple and effective way to finance transactions. In this scenario, the buyer pays cash to the delivery agent to receive the goods. Up until recently, UPS delivered COD packages, but recently, they have made necessary changes to their policy making it necessary for shippers to opt-in to continued COD service.

Firstly, let’s understand what COD does. COD allows packages to be delivered and fully paid for at the shipper’s doorstep, often with no need for accounts or advance payment. Sellers can opt for COD which means that the payment obligation is shifted from the party who sends the goods ("shipper") to one who receives the goods as a cash payment from driver. The shipper initiates the COD request within the shipping process and requires the UPS driver to seek payment from the customer within a set timeframe, whether it is a standard account or an expedited transit. This process takes responsibility for payment from the retailer to the customer and hence, this is often less expensive and more manageable transaction.

How to facilitate COD with UPS

To use COD with UPS, you will simply need to follow these simplified steps:

1. Package preparation: Ensure the address is accurate and that appropriate packaging materials are used correctly.
2. Request Delivery: When you need urgent delivery of your item without the hassle of a signature, UPS’s COD service allows sellers to specify the cash obligation at the time of handover.
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