UPS tracking
UPS is a US-based global courier operating its own aircraft and delivery fleet, mostly used for commercial and express shipments rather than low-cost ecommerce.
Tracking number format
1Z + 16 alphanumeric characters
1Z999AA10123456784
The 1Z prefix is distinctive and unambiguous. The six characters after it identify the shipper account.
How long does delivery take?
2–6 days internationally
Transit is predictable; customs clearance is usually the only significant variable.
Things that look wrong but usually are not
- UPS may bill import duties to the recipient after delivery, which can arrive as an unexpected invoice weeks later.
Also known as
United Parcel Service · UPS Worldwide Expedited
Marketplaces that ship with UPS
If you ordered from one of these, your parcel may well be travelling with UPS even though the seller never said so.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a UPS tracking number look like?
- 1Z + 16 alphanumeric characters. The 1Z prefix is distinctive and unambiguous. The six characters after it identify the shipper account.
- How long does UPS take to deliver?
- 2–6 days internationally. Transit is predictable; customs clearance is usually the only significant variable.
- Why has my UPS tracking not updated?
- Parcels are only scanned at fixed points along the route, and on economy services those points can be days apart. Silence of up to two weeks during international transit is normal. See what tracking silence means for how long is too long.
- Can I track a UPS parcel without an account?
- Yes. Paste the number in the box above. Trackuo needs no account and stores nothing about you beyond the parcel itself.