Generally, no. Walgreens is not part of the UPS Access Point network, and its in-store shipping partner is FedEx, so a Walgreens counter won’t accept your UPS package. For a UPS drop-off, go to a The UPS Store location, a UPS Access Point such as a participating CVS or Michaels, a UPS Drop Box, or schedule a UPS pickup.
Many older guides, including an earlier version of this one, said thousands of Walgreens stores were UPS Access Points. UPS’s own locator doesn’t support that today. In October 2026 we checked the UPS location listings for Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York. They list The UPS Store locations, Access Point lockers, and retail Access Points such as CVS, Michaels, and Staples, but not a single Walgreens.
Does Walgreens Take UPS Packages?
No. Walgreens doesn’t take UPS packages for drop-off or hold UPS deliveries for pickup as a standard service. UPS Access Points are run by participating retailers and The UPS Store, and Walgreens doesn’t appear among the U.S. retail partners UPS lists in its location finder.
Store services can change, and an individual store could run a local arrangement. The reliable check is the UPS location finder on ups.com. Search your ZIP code and filter for drop-off or Access Point locations. If a Walgreens near you appears there, it takes UPS packages. If it doesn’t, take your UPS package somewhere else.
Walgreens isn’t the only pharmacy people ask about. Unlike Walgreens, CVS stores do appear in the UPS locator as Access Points, and our guide to UPS drop-off at CVS explains how those counters work.
What Shipping Service Does Walgreens Offer?
Walgreens works with FedEx. FedEx’s Walgreens page describes three services at participating stores:
- Drop-off of sealed, labeled FedEx packages
- Hold at Location pickup, where FedEx packages are held for up to 7 days before going back to FedEx
- Returns with a FedEx label, including label printing from a FedEx QR code
Two companies’ packages often look alike on a doorstep, so check the label before you drive over. A box with a UPS label and a 1Z tracking number needs a UPS location. If you aren’t sure which carrier a return label uses, the carrier logo and the format of the tracking number will tell you.
Where Can You Drop Off a UPS Package Instead?
UPS has several drop-off options, and the right one depends on whether your package is already labeled.
| Option | Takes pre-labeled packages | Can print a label from a barcode | Holds packages for pickup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UPS Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unlabeled items, packing help, large boxes |
| UPS Access Point retailer (e.g., participating CVS, Michaels) | Yes | At locations with Mobile Barcode service | Yes, 7 calendar days | Quick drop-offs during errands |
| UPS Access Point locker | Yes | No | Yes | After-hours drop-off and pickup |
| UPS Drop Box | Yes, small packages | No | No | Envelopes and small labeled parcels |
| UPS Customer Center | Yes | Varies | Yes | Late drop-offs and held packages |
| Scheduled UPS pickup | Yes | No | Not applicable | Several packages, or no time to go out |
Retail Access Points have tighter size and weight limits than The UPS Store, and limits vary by location, so check the listing in the UPS locator before you bring a large or heavy box. UPS’s general package limits are 150 lbs, 108 inches in length, and 165 inches in length plus girth.
To find the nearest full-service counter, see our guide to the best UPS Store near me options. For the full list of location types, read our guide to UPS locations and Access Points. If you’d rather not go out at all, our UPS pickup scheduling guide covers every way to book a driver.
Some office-supply stores, such as Staples, are listed as UPS Authorized Shipping Outlets. These sell UPS shipping at the counter, and our look at whether it costs more to ship UPS from Staples explains how counter pricing differs. Once your package is scanned, our guide to how long UPS takes to deliver shows what to expect for each service.
Can You Pick Up a UPS Package at Walgreens?
No. UPS won’t send a package to Walgreens for pickup because Walgreens isn’t a UPS Access Point. If you want to collect a UPS delivery in person, have it held at a UPS Access Point or The UPS Store instead.
UPS says Access Point locations give you seven calendar days to collect a package. You normally need a photo ID and the tracking number, and some packages also need a Package Release Code. You can choose an Access Point when you order, redirect an incoming package with UPS My Choice, or pick one after a missed delivery. Our guide to the UPS InfoNotice and missed packages explains that last option.
Not every package can be redirected. A shipper can restrict delivery changes based on what’s inside, in which case the option won’t appear in My Choice. Our UPS tracking and delivery guide covers the other ways to manage an incoming delivery.
How Do You Ship UPS Without a Printer?
A lot of people look for a Walgreens counter because they can’t print a label at home. UPS solves that with Mobile Barcode: you show a barcode on your phone, and a The UPS Store location prints the label. UPS says Access Points with Mobile Barcode service can also print a label from a barcode, as long as the label was already bought on UPS.com or provided by the shipper.
With ParcelPath, you can buy the UPS label online for up to 85% off retail. It’s free, with no subscription, per-label fees, or minimums. You get a UPS Mobile Barcode to show at a UPS Store location, so you don’t need a printer. You can compare UPS and USPS prices for your box in the ParcelPath rate calculator before you leave home, or start from our shipping calculator page.
If you ship often enough to want regular pickups, our breakdown of what a UPS business account costs explains what an account with UPS involves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Walgreens take UPS packages for returns?
Generally, no. Walgreens accepts returns that carry a FedEx label, not a UPS label, because its in-store shipping partner is FedEx. If your return label shows the UPS logo or a tracking number starting with 1Z, drop it off at a The UPS Store location, a UPS Access Point such as a participating CVS or Michaels, or a UPS Drop Box.
Can I have a UPS package delivered to Walgreens?
No. You can only redirect a UPS package to a UPS Access Point or The UPS Store, and Walgreens isn’t part of that network. Choose a nearby Access Point at checkout or in UPS My Choice instead. UPS holds packages there for seven calendar days, and you’ll usually need a photo ID and your tracking number to collect it.
Why do some websites say Walgreens takes UPS packages?
Many guides repeat an old claim that thousands of Walgreens stores are UPS Access Points. We found no support for it on ups.com. In October 2026, UPS location listings for six large U.S. cities showed The UPS Store, lockers, and retail Access Points such as CVS and Michaels, but no Walgreens. FedEx, meanwhile, describes drop-off and pickup services at participating Walgreens stores.
How do I find the closest place that takes UPS packages?
Use the UPS location finder on ups.com and enter your ZIP code. It lists The UPS Store locations, UPS Access Point retailers and lockers, UPS Drop Boxes, and UPS Customer Centers, with hours and services for each. If Walgreens is the nearest store to you, a participating CVS or Michaels is often the closest UPS Access Point instead.
Sources
- UPS Access Point locations: types, 7-day hold, pickup requirements, Mobile Barcode printing
- UPS location finder (city listings checked October 2026)
- UPS package size and weight limits
- UPS Help and Support Center: delivery changes
- FedEx, “Walgreens package pickup” (fedex.com): FedEx drop-off, Hold at Location, and returns at Walgreens
For more ways to compare carriers and services, browse our shipping resources library, our roundup of the best shipping services and solutions, and our UPS frequently asked questions guide.
Part of our UPS Locations and Access Points guide. Related: UPS Access Points, UPS Drop Off Locations, UPS Locations.
