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Overview of Swiss-Courier additional services
Additional services for special requirementsSwiss Post has developed an attractive range of additional services to meet your specific requirements.
x = available
- = not available
>> = included
* = not available for bulky goods
o = This additional service is not available at the post office counter.
| Additional service | Description | Swiss-Courier | Swiss-Courier "Lightning" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragile o | Careful handling. Liability up to CHF 5,000 | - | x* |
| Signature o | Hand over only against signature. Liability up to CHF 1,500 | >> | x |
| Insurance o | Delivery only against signature. Liability up to CHF 5,000 | - | x |
| Personal delivery o | Hand over only against signature to the person named in the address with verification of identity. Liability up to CHF 1,500 | x | x |
| Cash on delivery (COD) o | Delivery only against cash payment and signature. Max. collection amount CHF 10,000 Liability for goods up to CHF 1,500 |
- | x |
| Business reply item | You bear the return postage costs for your customers. | - | x |
| Dispobox | Reusable container in pool system, available in six sizes | x | x* |
| Delivery instructions | Deliver mail to the recipient directly to a specific floor Notify delivery by telephone Deliver content and take away container |
x x x |
x x x* |
| Evening delivery | In general, consignments will be delivered to the recipient between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. | x | x |
Swiss Post can collect your postal items (letters, parcels, express and international mail) directly from your premises.
| Collection/special delivery | Description | Swiss-Courier | Swiss-Courier "Lightning" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular pick-ups | At least once a week on set weekdays with set pick-up times and a set number of containers (wheeled containers). Possible several times a day. | - | x |
| Pick-up on demand | Order must be issued at least four hours before desired pick-up time via freephone number 0800 825 800. Possible several times a day. | - | x |