Collect+ Near Me: Stores for Drop Off & Pickup

If you’ve ever stood by the door waiting for a delivery that never showed, you know the appeal of dropping off or picking up parcels on your own schedule. Collect+ and its competitors have built thousands of locations across the UK and Ireland precisely for that reason. This guide walks you through where to find them and how each network actually works.

UK Store Count: 14,000+ · Ireland Parcel Lockers: Nationwide via An Post · DPD Pickup Locations: Hundreds in stores and stations

The table above shows how the UK’s major parcel networks compare in scale and primary benefit. The spread matters: a dense retail footprint works best for quick urban drop-offs, while 24/7 Postbox access suits weekend returns.

What is Collect+ drop off?

Collect+ is a UK-wide parcel drop-off and collection network that partners with high-street retailers. Rather than waiting at home for a courier, you can drop off pre-paid parcels at a nearby shop during its opening hours — or pick up a delivered package there instead.

The network spans over 14,000 stores across the United Kingdom (Collect+), making it one of the largest parcel-point infrastructures in the country. Most Collect+ locations are convenience stores, petrol stations, and newsagents, though the exact mix varies by postcode.

Collect+ Store Locator

Finding your nearest Collect+ point takes under a minute. Enter your postcode at collectplus.co.uk/find-a-store and the tool lists nearby locations ranked by distance (Collect+). Each result shows the retailer’s name, address, and opening hours. No account is needed to use the locator — it’s a pure retail lookup.

The main limitation is that Collect+ does not maintain its own branded lockers. All locations are inside partner stores, so access depends on that retailer’s schedule. For 24/7 availability, you would need a different network such as Royal Mail Postboxes or Evri Lockers.

Where can I collect my parcel from?

Beyond Collect+, several competing networks offer parcel collection across the UK and Ireland. Each targets slightly different retail environments and delivery scenarios.

Collect my parcel – NZ Post

While NZ Post handles New Zealand deliveries, UK readers should note that no equivalent NZ Post service operates domestically. The relevant home-country options are Evri, DPD, Royal Mail, and DHL eCommerce, each with its own collection network (Evri).

DPD Pick Up locations

DPD runs its own Pickup Point network alongside the Collect+ partnership. Using the DPD Pickup Point Finder at send.dpd.co.uk/pickup-finder, you enter a postcode and get a list of nearby drop-off and collection points (DPD UK). DPD Pickup locations include convenience stores, petrol stations, and DPD depots in major cities.

One practical advantage: DPD lets you redirect a parcel already in transit to a Pickup Point, which Collect+ does not officially support. If you miss a home delivery and want to reroute to a nearby store, DPD handles that change more flexibly.

In Ireland, An Post Parcel Lockers provide nationwide 24/7 access for both sending and collecting parcels. You can have a delivery redirected to a locker, then collect it at any time using a PIN code — useful for people who work irregular hours (An Post).

The implication: choosing a network depends on whether you have a printer at home. If not, An Post and Evri ParcelShops offer in-store label printing that most UK networks do not.

Where can I return my CollectPlus parcel?

Returns follow the same store network as standard drop-offs. The process is straightforward: print your return label, seal the parcel, and hand it to a Collect+ retailer during opening hours. Ask for a receipt — it is your proof of drop-off if the retailer scans the label correctly.

Return a Parcel – Collect+

Most e-commerce retailers include a Collect+ return label in the original shipment. If yours did, use that label. If you need a new one, the Collect+ returns portal lets you purchase a label on demand (Collect+). The cost is typically slightly higher than a pre-paid label included with a purchase.

Evri ParcelShops offer a comparable returns process with one useful twist: most Evri ParcelShops have Print In ParcelShop devices, so if you lose your return label, you can reprint it in-store before handing over the parcel (Evri). Collect+ stores generally do not offer this service.

Royal Mail Postboxes handle returns too, provided your parcel uses a Royal Mail service and fits the slot dimensions. With over 110,000 Postboxes nationwide, you rarely need to travel far — but you must use pre-paid, pre-labeled parcels (Royal Mail).

The pattern: no single network covers every scenario equally. Evri handles the label-lost problem better; Collect+ serves sheer proximity better in cities.

Are DPD and Collect+ the same?

DPD and Collect+ are separate companies that operate a partnership. DPD maintains its own Pickup Point network and has invested in the Collect+ relationship to broaden where its parcels can be dropped off.

DPD teams up with Collect+

When you see “Collect+” listed as a DPD drop-off option at checkout, that means DPD has integrated the Collect+ retail network into its delivery routing. A parcel addressed to DPD can be delivered to any Collect+ location as a final-mile option — no separate DPD account required (Collect+).

What is less clear is the operational overlap. DPD’s Pickup Point Finder and Collect+’s store locator draw from partially different retail partnerships. A store visible in one finder may not appear in the other, depending on individual retailer contracts. For certainty, check both locators when planning a drop-off.

DHL Express and DHL eCommerce UK illustrate a similar distinction — they are separate companies with separate networks, and shipments from one cannot be dropped at the other’s locations (DHL Express UK). The DPD-Collect+ relationship works the same way: you are using Collect+’s retail footprint, not DPD’s own infrastructure.

The catch: the partnership is convenient for consumers but creates blind spots. You cannot assume every Collect+ location handles DPD parcels, or vice versa, without verifying each finder separately.

Can I take a parcel to a Post Office?

Yes — Post Office branches accept parcel drop-offs for Royal Mail and some partnered couriers. Over 130,000 Service Points fall under the Royal Mail umbrella, with Post Offices accounting for a portion of those locations.

Parcel collections in branch – Post Office

Using the Post Office Branch Finder at postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder, you search by postcode and filter for branches that accept parcels (Post Office UK). Not every branch handles parcels — smaller locations may only offer counter services. The finder shows which branches have Parcel Point lockers or accept counter drop-offs.

One practical advantage: Post Office branches can often help with label printing if you have a QR code or reference number, particularly for Royal Mail and Evri shipments. This bridges the gap when you forget a label and your local Collect+ store cannot reprint one.

In Ireland, An Post offices offer the same service — staff can print a label on the spot if you bring your smartphone with the barcode, meaning no home printer is needed at all (An Post).

What this means: Post Office branches offer a human fallback that self-service lockers cannot match, but they come with retail opening-hour constraints.

How to use parcel collection points

Across all networks, the core steps are similar. Below is a practical walkthrough covering the most common scenarios for UK and Ireland residents.

1. Find your nearest point. Use the relevant store locator — collectplus.co.uk/find-a-store for Collect+, send.dpd.co.uk/pickup-finder for DPD, evri.com/parcelshops for Evri, or anpost.com/Post-Parcels/Receiving/Parcel-Lockers for An Post lockers. Enter your postcode and note the nearest options.
2. Check opening hours. Store locators display current hours, but they change. If the retailer revised hours since the last locator update, you may arrive to find the store closed. Calling ahead or checking Google Maps adds a layer of certainty.
3. Prepare your parcel. Ensure the label is affixed securely and the parcel is sealed. For Evri and DHL eCommerce, a printed label is standard. DHL eCommerce UK does allow label-less drop-off using a mobile barcode, but this requires setup through their app (DHL eCommerce UK).
4. Drop off or collect. Hand the parcel to the retailer and keep the receipt. For collection, present your tracking code or PIN — An Post lockers use a PIN, while most other services use a code from the delivery notification.
5. Track confirmation. Most services update tracking within an hour of drop-off. If a parcel appears undelivered after two business days, contact the retailer or courier with your receipt.

Royal Mail Service Points handle the widest range of parcel sizes and weights, making them a fallback for non-standard items. DPD Pickup Points accept DPD-label parcels only. Collect+ and Evri handle their own-label shipments.

90% of the population is within 10 minutes of one.

DHL eCommerce UK (Service Provider)

Our ParcelShops are based in 9,000+ local businesses across the UK — and our network is growing.

Evri (Service Provider)

With over 110,000 available around the UK, Postboxes give you a quick and easy drop off option for your pre-paid parcels, available 24/7.

Royal Mail (Service Provider)

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While Collect+ offers over 14,000 UK locations, Evri returns drop-off points provide similar ParcelShop access for easy returns and collections.

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