UPS Ground Saver® (formerly UPS SurePost®)
A Reliable, Cost-Conscious Shipping Option
UPS Ground Saver® is an economical ground service designed for non-urgent, lightweight packages traveling within the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Whether you’re a small business fulfilling online orders or a home-based shipper sending gifts, shipping with UPS on ParcelPath gives you access to a reliable and affordable delivery solution backed by the power of the UPS® network.
When you ship with UPS® on ParcelPath, you can take advantage of enhanced features like integrated tracking, easy label printing, and industry-leading shipping insurance—all within one simple platform.
UPS Ground Saver® is designed to offer a premium shipping experience at an economy rate, specifically for low-value, lightweight packages that don’t need to arrive overnight.
This service is well-suited for eCommerce sellers, subscription boxes, or anyone who needs a balance between cost savings and reliable delivery.
UPS Ground Saver® has its own set of size and weight guidelines that shippers must follow to avoid surcharges:
Maximum weight: 70 lbs
Minimum billable weight: 8 oz
Maximum dimensions: 130″ (combined length + girth)
Max length of any one side: 60″
Minimum size: 4″ high, 6″ long, and 0.75″ wide
📦 Packages that exceed these restrictions may incur an Over Maximum Limits fee of $1,325, so it’s important to measure and weigh carefully.
UPS Ground Saver® offers flexible options for getting your package into the UPS® network:
Schedule a pickup with UPS On-Call Pickup®
Drop off at The UPS Store®
Use over 20,000 UPS Access Point® locations (including Michaels, CVS, and Advance Auto Parts)
Drop packages into any UPS® Drop Box (if size allows)
This broad network ensures convenience, whether you’re shipping one package or many.
If a UPS Ground Saver® package is returned to the sender, it will be delivered to the address listed as the original Ship From address. This address should be up to date to avoid misrouted returns.
Note: This service does not support shipping to or from:
Alaska or Hawaii
U.S. Territories
Military addresses (APO/FPO/DPO)
P.O. Boxes
Shipments must originate and terminate within the continental U.S.
Once you understand what UPS Ground Saver® has to offer, it becomes even more powerful when you use ParcelPath, a modern, free-to-use platform that simplifies your shipping process and gives you access to deeply discounted UPS rates.
When you ship with UPS on ParcelPath, you get:
Track all your UPS Ground Saver® shipments from label purchase to final delivery without switching platforms.
With Shipsurance on ParcelPath, you can protect your shipment against damage, loss, or theft (including porch piracy). It costs just $0.60 per $100 of declared value.
ParcelPath gives you everything you need to make the most of UPS Ground Saver®—without monthly fees, setup costs, or contracts.
Explore your rates, print your labels, and take full advantage of what UPS Ground Saver® can do—on ParcelPath.
