Frequently asked questions
All the information you need to help you ship.
Getting started
Applying for a Fedex account number is easy.
Open an account online or call Customer Service.
Shipping
In order to ship online using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com, a FedEx account and a fedex.com login are required. You can first open a FedEx Account online and then get a fedex.com login.
You will first need a FedEx Account Number.
You can open an account online.
You can get an Account Number by contacting the Customer Service.
The second step is to register for a fedex.com login ID and password.
You can then begin shipping immediately using FedEx Express.
- To learn how to ship online using FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.com, use the Interactive Help Guide demo.
- For more information on what you need to ship a package, visit our online Shipping Guide.
Yes, all the tools and information you need to make shipping as easy and convenient as possible are available online.
For more information about the online shipping tools available on fedex.com, visit the Open Account page to discover how fedex.com makes online shipping easy.
Learn how to ship online using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com, use the Interactive Help Guide demo.
You can order Packaging Supplies online or by calling the Customer Service.
You must have an account number to order supplies. FedEx will ship your supplies for delivery anywhere typically within 3-4 business days.
FedEx Express offers reliable, time-definite delivery of your most urgent shipments to more than 220 countries/territories around the world, all backed by our Money-Back Guarantee.
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To ship a FedEx Express package, you will need to complete an international air waybill. .
You can complete it online using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com.
You must use the FedEx International Air Waybill and print or type in the required information. You can order the FedEx International Air Waybill and other Packaging Supplies online, or call the Customer Service.
All non-document international shipments also require a Commercial Invoice. It is the official transaction record between an exporter and an importer, and is relied on by customs officials to clear shipments across international borders. Gifts, videotapes, drawings, and all other non-document shipments, regardless of value, require a Commercial Invoice.
For more information on how to prepare shipping documents to ship internationally, please visit our online Shipping Guide. Please visit our Customs Tools section, or call the Customer Service for more details.
Find out everything that you need to know before you ship any package in our comprehensive online Shipping Guide.
Please click here to access the FedEx Express countries/territories not served page.
Please click here to access the FedEx Express countries/territories not served page.
Drop off and Pick up
You can choose from these options:
- Drop your package off at a FedEx Drop-off Location
- Arrange for a courier pickup online
- Arrange for a courier pickup by calling the Customer Service
- Use a regular pickup scheduled with the Customer Service
- Use our online Drop-off Locator to find the closest FedEx staffed locations or drop boxes near you. View or print a map showing FedEx locations and get driving directions.
- From the Shipping tab menu, select Schedule & Manage Pickups and you can schedule a same-day or next-day pickup for your FedEx Express packages.
- If you ship many packages a week and would like to schedule a regular pickup, please call the Customer Service.
- If you are not available to accept delivery of your shipment, your courier leaves a delivery attempt notice with information on when the next delivery attempt will be made.
- If you need more information about a package, please call Customer Service. You can also track the status of your shipment online.
Tracking
You can obtain a Signature Proof of Delivery letter with detailed information by providing the 9-digit FedEx account number. If the account number matches the shipper or payer of the shipment, you will be able to view detailed Signature Proof of Delivery information, which includes complete contact name, company name, street address, city, state/province, zip/postal code, and country information for both the shipper and recipient (if available).
Without the account number, only the signature is available.
The signature image and additional recipient information may not be available for display in all countries. This will be indicated on the Signature Proof of Delivery where applicable.
The status exception means that an unexpected event is preventing delivery of your package. Some examples of status exceptions include a customs delay, no one to accept delivery of your package, holiday, missing documentation, etc. If you want more information about the status of your package, please call Customer Service.
If the tracking status of your shipment is “In Transit”, it means that your package is on its way to its final destination. It does not necessarily mean that your package is in a moving vehicle such as an aircraft of truck, it may be at a FedEx facility.
A reroute is a request to change a delivery address from what was originally on the air waybill or shipping label. FedEx can reroute a shipment if it is authorized by the sender. Only one reroute per package is allowed.
A reroute includes a change:
- From one street address to another in the same city/state
- From Hold at FedEx Location instructions to a request for a delivery
- From delivery instructions to a request for Hold at FedEx Location
- From one Hold at FedEx Location to another in the same city/state
If you want to re-route a shipment, call Customer Service and provide the following information:
- FedEx tracking number
- The new destination address and contact telephone number for the recipient.
Yes, additional restrictions and fees may apply. There is no extra charge to hold packages for pickup instead of delivery, however the person authorized to pick up the package will require photo I.D. FedEx Money-Back Guarantee do not apply to shipments that are rerouted.
FedEx reserves the right to determine the mode of transportation (including air, ground, or other carriers) to get your shipment to its new destination as quickly as possible. FedEx will attempt to honor the new delivery request, but verification and handling procedures may result in delays.
Billing
Online
The fastest and easiest way to securely pay your invoice using credit or debit card is via our Online Payment Service.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
To make a payment by EFT please submit your payment to the following:
Bank: AIB
IBAN: IE04AIBK93234514158552
Account: 14158552
Sort code: 932345
SWIFT: AIBKIE2D
Currency: EUR
When making a EFT transfer please ensure you quote your invoice number or when paying multiple invoices include your customer number to ensure prompt and accurate allocation.
IMPORTANT: To ensure prompt and accurate allocation of your payment, please send your Remittance Advice to remit@fedex.com
Credit Card / Debit Card
FedEx accepts all major credit and debit cards. Never email or provide your full card details in writing.
Direct Debit
To request further information for future payments by Direct Debit, please contact a member of our Customer Service department.
If you are a regular customer and would like to receive your invoices electronically use our tool FedEx Billing Online.
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