Australia Post have introduced a ID verification step to Mypost and to those who have a Parcel Locker. Log into Mypost and look on the right of the screen under "Updates". There will be an option to verify your identity.
Austpost Mypost ID Verification for Parcel Locker Holders
jeffr on 28/04/2017 - 14:36
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Hi apparently it is new. I have been using Parcel Locker ever since it came out and the post office advised that Aust Post have just changed the rules, hence the new validation.
Yeah been around for a while now. Auspost have not "just" changed the rules.
Almost every parcel I get by post requires a signature. How does that work with these parcel lockers?
From my understanding the retrieval of your item from the locker acts as your signature.
You punch in your contact number and a pin that they send you through SMS/Email
That just lets you into the locker. AusPost terms and conditions Here states parcels requiring a signature are not eligible for the locker system. Anybody have actual experience with this?
Many eBay listings will not ship to AU Post lockers.
No, I get many packages delivered from eBay, Aliexpress and other online places that would normally require a signature and in the past they just delivered into my locker. The trick is to ask eBay suppliers if they are using a courier or Aust Post. I understand that couriers can be much cheaper than Aust Post in some cases.
With the new process I needed to go in and manually sign - now if you provide license ID via MyPost you will no longer need to manually sign for those parcels.
Delivery from overseas are generally delivered by Australia Post once the items have arrived in Australia.
Local sellers might use other delivery services (depending on costs)
I have had multiple items delivered to my parcel locker that required a signature.
When you sign up for the locker, it states that the entry of the code sms'd to you constitutes a signature.
I suspect they are just catching the few people who did not ID verify when they signed up (i did when they first launched)Also, I suspect a fee for service is coming soon.
They sent out a survey a while back regarding what you would be willing to pay for a PL
Whether you prefer a yearly fee or a Pay Per parcel service (charged to your cc each time you collect a parcel)Don't remember getting that survey.
Would probably not use it if it becomes a paid service though
this has been around for some time.