3) Creating parcel labels within the EU | My EasyPost
Click the ‘Create parcel label’ button to create your label.
Sender
- For multiple departments, please choose the department you want to send the parcel to. The address will be filled in automatically based on your chosen department. You can change the preset data. The latest changes will be retained.
- All fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory fields.
Recipients
You can add addresses in two ways:
- Manually
- File (in bulk)
Manuallyel
If you want to manually add the address(es), click the ‘Add Recipients’ button.
Click the ‘Create contact’ button when you want to enter a new address.
- Fill in all fields
- If the name contains more than 40 characters, also use the company field.
- If you tick the ‘Send e-mail’ box, the recipient will receive track & trace info via e-mail from bpost. This allows the recipient to track his parcel. If you tick this box, don't forget to enter the recipient's e-mail address.
- Then click on ‘Save’.
Click the ‘Address Book’ button if you wish to use an already saved address.
- Select the desired address(es) by clicking on the plus sign and then click the ‘Save’ button.
- To delete addresses from your address book, click on the trash can.
File
If you want to create several parcel labels at once, you can import the addresses in one go using the template below. You can also indicate each time whether insurance and/or signature is required for delivery in Belgium.
Parcel labels tamplate (1)
Important
Good to know's when completing the Excel template:
- When you copy and paste addresses, make sure you paste the data as values.
- Make sure the name is filled in everywhere, otherwise the row will turn orange and you will not be able to upload the addresses.
- All data can contain a maximum of 40 characters.
- The house number is always just 1 number.
- If the house number is 12-15, then place 12 with house number and -15 with bus
- If the house number is 15D, add 15 to house number and D to bus
- If the house number is 15/3, then add 15 to the house number and /3 to the bus.
- The postcode must conform to the country.
- The column headings with a light grey background are mandatory.
When you have entered all addresses, save the Excel template and reload it via the ‘Upload’ button.
Click the ‘Create label’ button to create your labels.
FAQ'S
- How long does a parcel label remain valid?
- A parcel label remains valid for 3 months
- It is not possible to send a parcel to a PO Box in the Netherlands..
- When do I need customs documents?
- Within the EU you do not need customs documents:
- Belgium | Bulgaria | Cyprus | Denmark | Germany | Estonia | Finland | France | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | Croatia | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta | Netherlands | Austria | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Slovenia | Slovakia | Spain | Czech Republic | Sweden
- You do need customs documents for the following exception territories located within EU territory:
- Äland | Ceuta | Livigno | Andorra | DOM (Departements d'Outre-Mer) | Lake Lugano | Lake Lugano
Mount Athos | Isle of Man | Melilla | Gibraltar | Monaco | Campione D'italia | Heligoland | San Marino | Canary Islands | Channel Islands | United Kingdom
- Äland | Ceuta | Livigno | Andorra | DOM (Departements d'Outre-Mer) | Lake Lugano | Lake Lugano
- Outside the EU, you must always add customs documents. These are always attached to the outside of the package.
- Within the EU you do not need customs documents: