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Announcements => News => Topic started by: Big Chicken on January 07, 2026, 05:17:02 am
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Your USPS Express Mail might say "no refund" because of delivery exceptions (like incorrect address, customs hold, or recipient unavailability) or if you missed filing deadlines/procedures, but you can get a refund if it's late due to USPS issues by filing online, as refunds aren't automatic and require a claim for the guaranteed delivery failure. Common reasons for denial include sender/recipient errors (bad address), customs delays, or the item being held at the recipient's request.
Reasons for no refund (denied claim)
Address/ZIP Code Error: The address was wrong, or the recipient requested it be held.
Customs/Law Enforcement: Item detained by customs or law enforcement.
Recipient Action: Recipient requested a delayed delivery.
Prohibited Items: The package contained hazardous materials or live animals.
Carrier Issues (Sometimes): If delivery was attempted on time but failed due to recipient not being home (and a notice left), it might not qualify, though this is debated.
How to claim a refund (when eligible)
File Online: Go to the USPS.com refund portal.
Gather Info: You'll need the tracking number and mailing receipt.
File Promptly: File within 2-30 days (or 30-60 with extra services) of mailing.
The Sender/Receiver Files: Usually, the person who paid for the postage (sender) files, but the process confirms details with the recipient's address.
What to do if denied
Dispute: If you believe it was a USPS error, file a dispute on the same online portal, attaching proof (like your receipt showing you paid for the guarantee).
Contact Postmaster: If issues persist, contact the local Postmaster or supervisor, as carrier issues need addressing.
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Your USPS Express Mail receipt might show no delivery date because it's a newer service with another carrier (like FedEx/UPS) handling the first part, it missed a crucial scan, or there are early delays, causing the automated system to temporarily drop the date until it's closer to your local Post Office; but it still has a Money-Back Guarantee if it misses the expected window, so you should get updates or be able to claim a refund if late.
Common Reasons for No Delivery Date:
Partner Carrier Handover: Often, another company (like FedEx or UPS) picks it up first and hands it to USPS for the "last mile." USPS might not generate a date until they physically receive it, showing "On its Way to USPS".
Missed Scans/Early Delays: If the package misses a scan or encounters an early delay (weather, volume), the system's estimated date (which is algorithmic) can disappear until it's back on track or near delivery.
System Glitch: Sometimes, it's just a temporary glitch in the tracking system.
What to Do:
Check Tracking Regularly: Sign up for text/email alerts on USPS Tracking to see when it enters the USPS network.
Wait for Updates: The date often reappears once it's scanned at a USPS facility.
Contact Shipper (If Early): If it's still with the partner carrier, contact the original shipper.
Contact USPS (If Late/Missing): If it's significantly delayed past the expected time (even without a date shown), check USPS Missing Mail or your local Post Office.