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Mobile Phone Shipping with Insurance

It can be difficult to find a reliable and cheap courier for phone shipping, or to send tablets within the United Kingdom and Overseas, fortunately we have been sending these for over three decades. When sending a mobile phone by post, whether it's an iPhone, Samsung, Android, or any other mobile device, we have many delivery options available for you to choose from. Just simply enter your details into the courier quote comparison tool above, to get an instant quote. We deliver mobile phones to over 220 Countries. We also offer full insurance cover, against loss or damage (exclusions apply).

Did we mention that our UPS rates start at just £6.53 + VAT for mobile phone shipping?

When preparing to send a mobile phone by courier, the battery must be contained within the phone. A maximum of 2 mobile phones are allowed per parcel and a maximum of 2 parcels per consignment. To send more than 4 mobile phones, they must be booked as separate consignments, or sent without batteries. If you have any questions on sending a mobile phone by courier, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Overland Express have been sending mobile phones, with DHL, DPD and UPS on their extensive domestic and European road network, for over 30 years, can you remember the old Nokia's? We can!

We only partner with industry leaders so you can be sure that when sending a mobile phone, it is in safe hands, plus, your mobile device delivery can be fully insured against loss or damage.

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

Our send a mobile phone service is useful if you have sold your old mobile device on eBay, FaceBook or Gumtree, sending it to friends and family, or returning a mobile phone for repair.

Don't just take our word for it, use our 'Send Parcel' tool above to see how much you can save when you send a mobile phone with us. Please Note: We are unable to collect a parcel that contains a Samsung Note 7 tablet due battery fire risks.

Please view our packaging information before you send a mobile phone which can be found below.

We are specialists when it comes to posting mobile phones, with over 30 years of experience in electronics delivery, we have the knowledge and ability to ensure that when you send a mobile phone or tablet device, it arrives in perfect condition. You can insure your electronic devices shipment against loss or damage, up to a value of £20,000.00 (exclusions apply). This additional insurance can be added during the booking process.

All of our mobile phone delivery services are fully tracked, door to door.

Next day delivery of mobile phones

If you are sending a mobile phone by post in the UK, all of our UK delivery options are next working day delivery, we also have timed deliveries, various drop off options and a Saturday delivery option.

Sending a phone Internationally

The process of sending a phone overseas is pretty much the same as shipping one in the UK, the only difference is that you will require Customs paperwork. We generate all documentation automatically for you, during the booking process. Please be aware that the receiver may be liable for duty in the destination Country. There are some Countries where it is prohibited to send mobile phones, please check the local restrictions prior to sending.

How to pack a mobile phone for shipping

Prerequisites:

Bubble wrap
Parcel tape
Cardboard box

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

When you send a mobile phone by courier, there are a few things to consider.

Mobile phones and tablets containing lithium-ion batteries, each package may not contain more than 2 batteries which must be contained within the electronic device. No more than 2 packages per consignment are allowed. If you have more than this, they must be booked as separate consignments. We cannot carry Samsung Galaxy Note7 or Samsung Note 7 devices.

When preparing them for shipping, where possible, use the original manufacturers packaging. Even with the manufacturers packaging being used, we would recommend enclosing them within an additional cardboard box, with the device wrapped in 2-3 layers of bubble wrap and placed inside the box. You can find a suitable box at most supermarkets for free. Shake the box to ensure that the device cannot move around during transit. If there is any movement, fill any gaps with additional packaging materials.

Once the packing is complete, seal the box with parcel tape, paying particular attention to the seams and edges and applying the tape in 2 directions. Once completed, print off and attach your parcel label to the box.

If returning your device under warranty or for repair, outside of the United Kingdom, you will need to complete a commercial invoice for Customs clearance. We will provide all Customs paperwork, free of charge.

When you require a reputable, reliable and cheap courier for mobile phones, then look no further than Overland Express, enter your details above to get an instant quote now.

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Helping Feline ship their stuff

Feline Guitars have been using this small company for a number of years and always had great service and competitive pricing. We had previously used UPS directly till it got to be hard work to communicate with them. The personal attention and help that you can get in an industry that is increasingly automated and hands-off is a welcome thing to have.








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Southwell Guitars Recommend…

Southwell Guitars have been using Overland Express for some years now for sending our guitars worldwide. Most major courier companies do not insure musical instruments but Overland Express have an insurance service that specialise in musical instrument insurance, giving my customers and me peace of mind. I also like that Stuart and Tim are always easy to contact if there are any questions or If I need any help. This was especially helpful after the chaos created by Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Overland Express are my first choice when I am sending guitars, something I do on a regular basis and recommend them to anyone.
Southwell Guitars

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Highly recommended personal service

I've been using Overland Express now for a number of years. As I send a good number of both electric and acoustic guitars every year, I wanted to find a company that offered reasonable shipping and insurance rates that guaranteed to cover guitars against loss or damage to their true value. Step forward Stuart and Overland Express. They offer top couriers and reasonable insurance costs to send guitars worldwide. In all the time I've used them I've never once had an issue. Service is quick, reliable and it is a real bonus you are able to contact someone quickly who will deal with issues should any arise. Highly recommended.
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Why Choose Overland Express?

Cost Effective

Some of our competitors supply budget services at a fraction of the cost cheaper than our premium services, budget services can take up to 5 days to deliver vs overnight for our services, which means your customers are more likely to return, all for the sake of a couple of pounds.

Quote in Seconds

The only information that we require to provide a quotation are the sender's and recipient's postcode along with the dimensions of the parcel. We don't ask for your email address at this early stage as we have no intention of sending follow up emails should you leave before completing the booking.

Express Services

UPS, DHL, DPD, Parcel Force, APC, FedEx to name but a few courier providers that we have a working relationship with. These providers do fluctuate depending on what offers they can provide us with and the level of satisfaction that our customers have received from these parcel delivery companies.

Online Updates

The whereabouts of your parcel delivery can be instantly tracked by entering the tracking number into our courier partners web-site (links can be found on this site). The status is usually updated at every significant stage, which will allow you clearly see when the parcel has reached its final destination.

High Value Items

High value items are always risky to send by courier, some providers will not even accept such items let alone insure them. We offer both, we can ship expensive items worldwide and provide insurance up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply) for just 2.00% of the items declared value.

Customer Assistance

Our UK call centre based customer support team are available to take your telephone call or answer your email questions on working days between 0830hrs and 1730hrs UK time. We also have a live chat facility on this web-site which is available at the same times as the call centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I send mobile phones through a courier?
A. Yes you can send mobile phones through our phone courier services, however, before sending a mobile phone, ensure that the battery is installed within the phone.
Q. How do you package a phone for shipping?
A. When preparing to post a phone, where possible, use the original manufacturers packaging. that said, before shipping a phone, we would recommend enclosing it within an additional cardboard box, with the device wrapped in 2-3 layers of bubble wrap and placed inside the box. You can find a suitable box at most supermarkets for free. Shake the box to ensure that the phone that is being sent cannot move around during transit. If there is any movement, fill any gaps with additional packaging materials.
Q. How do I return a phone by courier for repair?
A. To send a phone by courier for repair, simply select the destination Country and then enter the weight and dimensions of the packaged phone that you wish to post. Once you have selected the carrier, you will then need to enter the collection and delivery address and complete your transaction.
Q. Can I send a mobile phone battery?
A. All batteries must be contained within the device, we cannot send loose batteries.
Q. Can I send a phone overseas?
A. You can post phones to anywhere in the World. If sending a phone outside of the UK, you will need to enclose a commercial invoice declaring what the item is and a value. We provide this free of charge.
Q. How to safely send a phone in the post?
A. Simply follow our packing guidelines above and select one of our trusted carriers, to ensure safe delivery of your device.
Q. Can I mail a cell phone with battery?
A. You can send a mobile phone with a battery, as long as the battery is contained within the device.
Q. Can I ship a cell phone to the UK?
A. We offer phone shipping throughout the UK and Worldwide.
Q. Can I send a mobile phone Internationally?
A. We can send a phone or tablet to over 200 Countries Worldwide. Please see our list of Countries in the drop down menu above.
Q. Who is the best courier service for mobile phones?
A. This is down to personal preference. Our preferred courier is DHL, as we have shipped with them for over 30 years. Each of our carriers have been chosen based on quality of service and reliability.