How does reirectiong mail work
Redirecting mail, also known as mail forwarding, is a service offered by postal services and mail forwarding companies that allows you to receive mail and packages at a new address, while keeping your original address private. Here's how it typically works:
How it works:
- Sign up: You sign up for a mail forwarding service with a postal service or a mail forwarding company. You provide your original address and the new address where you want your mail to be forwarded.
- Mail is received: Mail and packages are received at the original address.
- Sorting and processing: The mail is sorted and processed by the postal service or mail forwarding company.
- Forwarding: The mail is then forwarded to the new address you specified.
- Delivery: The mail is delivered to the new address, where you can receive it.
Types of mail forwarding:
- Permanent forwarding: Mail is forwarded permanently, and you can keep your original address private.
- Temporary forwarding: Mail is forwarded for a limited time, usually for a specific period or until you notify the service to stop forwarding.
- Package forwarding: Specialized services that focus on forwarding packages, often used by online shoppers who want to receive packages at a different address.
Benefits:
- Privacy: Keep your original address private by having your mail forwarded to a different address.
- Convenience: Receive mail and packages at a location that is more convenient for you.
- Flexibility: Easily change your address without having to notify all your correspondents.
- Security: Protect yourself from identity theft and unwanted mail by having your mail forwarded to a secure location.
Postal services that offer mail forwarding:
- USPS (United States Postal Service): Offers permanent and temporary forwarding services in the United States.
- Canada Post: Offers mail forwarding services in Canada.
- Royal Mail: Offers mail forwarding services in the United Kingdom.
- Australia Post: Offers mail forwarding services in Australia.
Mail forwarding companies:
- EarthClassMail: A US-based company that offers mail forwarding services worldwide.
- Shipito: A US-based company that offers package forwarding services worldwide.
- MyUS: A US-based company that offers package forwarding services worldwide.
Remember to research the specific services and fees associated with mail forwarding before signing up.