ParcelMate Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about how ParcelMate works? Read our FAQs.

7-Eleven ParcelMate

Sending a parcel (outbound)
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We encourage you to take advantage of the purchase and lodge your parcel before the Service Closure date. However, if you have paid for the service but there is an issue preventing you from lodging your parcel before the Service Closure date, then you can request a refund. Please call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) to report any issues and to request a refund.

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All parcels lodged before the Service Closure date will be delivered in accordance with the ParcelMate Terms.

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Head to the ParcelMate packaging bay and tap anywhere on the tablet screen to start sending your parcel. Here you will be able to complete the entire process, including payment - so no need to go to the counter!

Once you have completed payment a label will print which contains all of your delivery information and you will need to affix this to your parcel that is packaged in a 7-Eleven ParcelMate satchel or box. Then you simply head to the 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker to lodge it.

A few handy tips:                                                                       

1.       You will need to enter your details (as the sender) and the recipient’s details to complete the process, so don’t forget to bring the information with you

2.       Payment must be electronic (we accept credit card, debit card, Apple pay, or Google pay, but not cash)

3.       After payment, you will receive an email containing your invoice and parcel tracking number. Please keep this for your records and in case you want to track delivery

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You can select from a satchel or box; both available in sizing of Regular 88mmH x 207mmW x 183mmD (Recommended 1kg), Large 123mmH x 352mmW x 251mmD (Recommended 3kg) and Super 182mmH x 372mmW x 276mmD (Recommended 5kg). These can be used to send via either Standard or Express services that are from store to door.  The Standard service is also used for our ParcelMate’s Rates service which is sending from a ParcelMate 7-Eleven store to another ParcelMate 7-Eleven store for the recipient to collect from the store. The packaging is the same for all. 

The label you create will highlight your chosen service be that Standard or Express, so if you want express make sure you select this when completing your purchase on the digital screen in-store.

Remember you don’t need to weigh your parcel if it fits, we sent it!

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At this stage, 7-Eleven ParcelMate is a domestic service only so you can’t use this service to send parcels outside of Australia.

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You don’t need to weigh your parcel to use our service and you won’t be charged for extra weight. The weights indicated on the packaging are a guide for what might fit but as long as your item fits neatly in the package and it can be completely sealed, then it’s good to send!

We can’t accept items weighing 25kg or more.

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No, you need to use the 7-Eleven ParcelMate packaging but when you buy our service it includes the packaging as well!

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At this stage, only the satchels and boxes themselves are available at the store. So (if you need to) please make sure your item is pre-prepared to protect it for transport.

Our ParcelMate boxes have double-sided tape attached to them which enables you to create the box and securely close all opening.

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Our indicative Standard delivery timeframe is within 2-7 business days for all locations except where a parcel is being sent from or to non-capital cities within WA, Northern Territory, Tasmania, or North Queensland. In these instances, the indicative delivery time is up to 13 business days.

The delivery timeframes for Express delivery of parcels lodged in a parcel locker before 12pm on a business day are, the next business day if sent to and from Australian capital cities, and within 3 business days if sent to or from any other locations, except remote locations, which may be up to 10 business days. 

Our Standard delivery timeframe is an indicative guide only, we do not offer guaranteed Standard delivery transit times.  See clause 10 of our full Terms of Use for service conditions, service exclusions and the list of capital cities and remote locations.

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Good value is important to us because we know it’s important to you. Each of our services can be sent from any participating store to anywhere in Australia, at one national price using 7-Eleven ParcelMate satchels!

Satchel prices (including GST):

 

ParcelMate’s Rates

Store-to-store

ParcelMate Domestic Standard

Store-to-door

ParcelMate Domestic Express

Store-to-door

Regular Satchel (recommended 1kg)

$10

$11

$14

Large Satchel (recommended 3kg)

$13

$14

$18

Super Satchel (recommended 5kg)

$16

$17

$24

Regular Box (recommended 1kg) 88mmH x 207mmW x 183mmD

$12

$13

$16

Large Box (recommended 3kg) 123mmH x 352mmW x 251mmD

$15

$16

$20

Super Box (recommended 5kg)  182mmH x 372mmW x 276mmD

$19

$20

$27

 

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7-Eleven ParcelMate’s Rates is our BEST VALUE product!

Using a Regular, Large or Super-sized satchel or box, you can send a parcel for someone to collect at another 7-Eleven store with a ParcelMate locker.  This is all for a great value price starting at $10

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Under the base 7-Eleven ParcelMate service you are able to send goods up to $500 in value and should your item be lost or damaged, you may be entitled to claim the value of the goods. If you intend to send something valued above $500 you can purchase our ‘Optional Extra’ service (at a cost of $5.00) which will entitle you to send goods valued at up to $1500.  If you purchase the optional extra and your item is lost or damaged in transit, you may be entitled to claim up to $1,500.

To make a claim, please contact the Help Desk on 1300 711 720. Once your claim has been verified, you will be referred to FreightSafe who will manage the claim process.

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Check out our Terms and Conditions for the full list and more detail. But you can’t use 7-Eleven ParcelMate to send goods that are classified by us as dangerous or prohibited.  There are also some restricted items that can’t be sent without our consent.

Some examples of goods that are prohibited are those that are valued (or have a replacement value) at, or above $500, have sentimental value, are bullion, cash, gold, jewellery or precious gems, are legal or other important documents, are fragile (as the Services are not fit for this purpose), or must arrive at their destination by a specific time or date (noting the Express service supplied subject to certain terms).

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If your parcel isn’t scanning just press the “Scanner not working?” button located at the bottom right of the package selection screen to manually select your package type.

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If your payment has been successfully processed but your label has not printed, you can request a reprint by pressing the “Label didn’t print? Tap here to reprint label” button located at the bottom of the screen.

If this does not fix the problem, please advise the store team member to check if the printer has paper and reprint.

If the printer still does not print, unfortunately the store team manager will need to take 7-Eleven ParcelMate offline and you will be unable to complete your delivery at this time. Please call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) for a refund.

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If you haven’t yet completed the process, you can select to ‘choose and scan another satchel or box size’ on the “Pack” screen – just follow the prompts on the screen.

If you have already paid, please call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) for a refund and then you can re-purchase the ParcelMate service by starting the process at the packaging bay again. Please provide any discarded packaging to the store team manager for them to dispose of.

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If you have already paid but have not lodged your parcel, please call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) for a refund and re-purchase the ParcelMate service by starting the process at the packaging bay again.

If you have already paid and you have lodged your parcel, you will need to call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) to organise for a change of address / redelivery of your package. An additional redelivery charge may apply.

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If the 7-Eleven ParcelMate digital screen isn’t working, please advise the store team member who will raise the issue and take 7-Eleven ParcelMate offline. Unfortunately, you will be unable to send your parcel from that store at that time.

If the digital screen is already showing the message that the “Kiosk is currently offline” then it is, unfortunately, unavailable, and you will not be unable to send your parcel from that store at that time.

In these instances, please locate your next nearest 7-Eleven ParcelMate store on our website to send your parcel or try again at a later date.

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Please call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) to report the issue and they may be able to resolve the issue for you. If they are unable to immediately resolve the issue, you will have the option to lodge your parcel in another 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker or try again at a later date.

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Make sure you are following the prompts on the digital screen at the locker.  You need to scan the lower barcode on the address label which is marked with ‘scan me’.  If this isn’t working, then please ask the store attendant to ‘reboot the Parcel Locker’.  If this doesn’t immediately resolve the problem, unfortunately you will be unable to send from this store.  You can send from another 7-Eleven ParcelMate Store or try again another day.

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Please call the Help Desk on 1300 711 720 and a customer service representative will assist you to retrieve your item(s).

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Nope, you can complete your purchase and come back to a 7-Eleven ParcelMate store at a later time to send. Have a look at the Terms and Conditions for more information around sending at a later date.

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You will be advised during the purchase process whether there is availability at the locker before you complete payment. If the locker is full, you have the option to complete your purchase anyway and take your parcel to lodge it at another 7-Eleven ParcelMate store or try again at a later date.

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Yes, if you have paid for the service but there is an issue preventing you from starting the delivery process you can request a refund. Please call the Help Desk (1300 711 720) to report any issues and to process a refund.

You cannot receive a refund once delivery of your parcel has begun.      

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Once you lodge your parcel in the 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker you will receive an email with your consignment and tracking number.  You can use this tracking number to track your parcel online via our website: www.7eleven.com.au/parcelmate.

You will also receive regular updates via email on where your parcel is at; collected from store; in transit and delivered.

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7-Eleven ParcelMate is delivered by TOLL who offers one of the largest transport networks across Australia, and provide a flexible delivery service to 7-Eleven ParcelMate® customers.

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By using the 7-Eleven ParcelMate service, you are providing us with authority to leave your parcel at the recipient address provided on the parcel without it being signed for or accepted by anyone.

But don’t worry, we won’t leave your parcel if the address is determined to be inaccessible, unsafe, unprotected, or otherwise not suitable. 

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If no one is home to accept the parcel and it’s been determined to be inaccessible, unsafe or generally unsuitable to leave the parcel at the nominated address, then the driver will take your parcel to an alternative delivery location nearby or to a depot facility.

The driver will leave a calling card at the address with instructions for the recipient to retrieve their parcel. They will receive the same instructions via SMS if a mobile contact number was provided.

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You would have received, via email, a tracking number for your parcel.  You can use this tracking number to track your parcel on line via our website www.7eleven.com.au/parcelmate. If your parcel is showing as having been delivered on tracking and/or you have received an email advising of this, but you don’t believe it has been delivered or your item has been delivered but you believe it has been damaged, please contact the Help Desk on 1300 711 720. Once your claim has been verified, you will be referred to FreightSafe who will manage the claim process.

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This isn’t a service we currently offer but is something we will look to include in the future.

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The number of participating 7-Eleven ParcelMate stores is growing every day and a list is available on the website and is updated regularly.

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We are committed to providing services that are convenient and safe for all of our customers and store team members. If your store has its door locked late at night (between 11pm to 5am), you will need to show the collection SMS or email you received from the courier company to the 7-Eleven team member, who will let you in to collect your parcel. Or if sending a parcel show the 7-Eleven team member your photo ID and goods you will be sending, they will then let you in to send your parcel. 

Collecting parcel (inbound)
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7-Eleven ParcelMate lockers are available for courier companies to deliver parcels to. At the moment, there are two ways you can receive a parcel from a 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker:

1.       Missed delivery

If your parcel was unable to be delivered to your original nominated address, the courier company delivering it might drop-off your parcel at a 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker nearby. This includes ParcelMate missed deliveries.

2.       Parcels delivered via select DHL delivery services

If you’ve purchased something that is being delivered by DHL, they might offer you the option to have your parcel redirected to a 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker (please contact DHL for more info).

We’re also working on adding more inbound services, so watch this space!

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When your parcel has been dropped off at a 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker, you will receive an SMS and / or email from the courier company delivering your parcel. This will include the 7-Eleven store address as well as an 8-digit PIN needed to open the locker and collect your parcel.

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If you’ve received a 4-digit PIN for parcel collection at a 7-Eleven store, then your parcel is stored behind the counter at that store. Please speak to the 7-Eleven team member who will be happy to help you collect your parcel.

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We all lose things sometimes! If you’ve lost your PIN, please call the Help Desk on 1300 711 720 and they will help you retrieve it.

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No problem.  If you’ve misplaced your PIN, please call the Help Desk on 1300 711 720 and follow the call prompts.

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When you’ve received your PIN, you have 5 business days to pick up your parcel from the specified 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker.

If you don’t pick up your parcel within 5 business days, the courier company that delivered it will retrieve your parcel and transport it to one of their depots. If this happens, your courier company will notify you of the change. If they haven’t, please call the Help Desk on 1300 711 720.

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We all have busy lives, so we make this easy. You can pick up your parcel whenever suits, as long as it is within 5 business days of first receiving your access PIN. 

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We are committed to providing services that are convenient and safe for all of our customers and store team members. If your store has its door locked late at night (between 11pm to 5am), you will need to show the collection SMS or email you received from the courier company to the 7-Eleven team member, who will let you in to collect your parcel. Or if sending a parcel show the 7-Eleven team member your photo ID and goods you will be sending, they will then let you in to send your parcel. 

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For inbound parcels, you can reopen a 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker compartment using the same access PIN within 15 minutes of collecting your parcel (as long as the locker compartment hasn’t been occupied with another parcel). Alternatively, please call the Help Desk 1300 711 720.

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For security reasons, we don’t encourage you to share your access PIN with others so please keep your PIN secure for your collection.

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At this stage we are offering an inbound (pick-up) and outbound (sending) parcel services only. But we’re continuing to add more services that we think make our customers’ lives more convenient.

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The number of participating 7-Eleven stores, offering the ParcelMate service is growing every day and a list is available on the website which is updated regularly.

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In the unlikely event that a 7-Eleven ParcelMate locker isn’t working, is offline, or you’ve encountered an issue with the PIN, please contact the Help Desk on 1300 711 720.

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Please contact the Help Desk (1300 711 720) who will work with your respective courier company to address the issue.

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Please contact the Help Desk on 1300 711 720 for all other questions.