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GLS ParcelShop – find a pickup location nearby

Find the nearest GLS ParcelShop

How to send a parcel via ParcelShop

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Find a pickup location

Enter your address or postal code into the interactive map and all available ParcelShops in your area will be displayed. Opening hours and exact address are shown directly on the map. Many pickup locations are located in brick-and-mortar shops, newsagents or local grocery stores – convenient even on the way from work. Show pickup locations

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Pack the parcel correctly

Use a sturdy package and padding material (e.g. bubble wrap) so that the parcel is well packed during transport. The recipient's address must be clearly printed on the shipping label, which you stick on the top of the parcel. Incorrectly packed parcels may be rejected. How to pack a parcel correctly

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Register the parcel

Register it in advance or use the help of ParcelShop staff directly at the location. Both options are simple, choose which one suits you better.

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Hand over at the pickup location

Visit the selected ParcelShop and announce that it is a parcel submission via GLS ParcelShop. Staff will take care of everything, immediately after handover you will receive confirmation and the shipment goes to the recipient.

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Track delivery

Using our shipment tracking system you can monitor the movement of the shipment. Just enter the shipment number and get current information. We can also inform you about important steps by email or SMS message. Shipment tracking

Why choose GLS ParcelShop?

GLS ParcelShop is not just an ordinary pickup location. It is a convenient way to quickly and easily send or pick up a parcel without unnecessary complications. Here are four main advantages that make it a popular solution for thousands of people

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Send parcels when it suits you.

GLS ParcelShop pickup locations are often open even after regular business hours, many until 20:00 or even on weekends. This means you can send or pick up a parcel even after work, without stress and without rush.

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Close to your home

Thanks to an extensive network of pickup locations throughout Slovakia, GLS ParcelShop is located near your home, office or favorite shop.

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Cash on delivery option (cash payment)

If you send a parcel with cash on delivery, GLS ParcelShop allows the recipient to pay directly upon collection. Either in cash or by card, depending on the equipment of the pickup location.

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Fast and simple sending

It's enough to have a prepared parcel and a printed label. You come to the pickup location, hand over the parcel to the staff. Without the need for registration, without filling out data on site and without long waiting in line.

Become a ParcelShop

I want to become a parcel shop

Want to become a ParcelShop?

Expand your business possibilities and join the GLS partner program. Become a GLS pickup location and gain new customers, increase turnover and build your brand in cooperation with a strong partner.

Why is it worth becoming a ParcelShop?

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You will gain new customers. Anyone who comes for a parcel can also shop at your business. ParcelShop increases footfall and expands your reach.
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Additional income without investment. You receive financial reward for every parcel handed over or picked up. You don't need any large investment. GLS will provide you with the necessary equipment.
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Easy integration into operations. ParcelShop can be operated alongside your regular business. GLS will take care of all processes and training. You determine the opening hours according to your possibilities.
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Reliable partner. GLS has long-term experience and a strong name in the market.
ParcelShop Benefits
ParcelShop Requirements

Who can become a ParcelShop?

GLS ParcelShop is a great opportunity for businesses that want to expand their services and increase business footfall. This partner program for businesses is ideal especially for companies with stable opening hours and regular customer contact.

For example, grocery stores, newsagents, cafes or gas stations can join, looking for additional income and a way to attract new clients. Excellent candidates are also bookstores, stationery stores, electronics stores and other smaller shops that have free space behind the counter.

So if you operate a local business with willing staff and space for receiving and dispatching shipments, ParcelShop is an ideal opportunity to move your business forward.

How does the cooperation work?

Becoming a ParcelShop is a simple and quick process. First, you fill out a short contact form where you provide basic information about yourself and your business. Then a GLS representative will contact you, who will provide you with all the necessary information and evaluate whether your business meets the basic conditions for cooperation. If your shop is suitable, you agree on cooperation and sign a partnership agreement. GLS will then provide the necessary equipment, such as a scanner, label printer or signage, and at the same time train you and your employees. Then you just need to open ParcelShop to the public and you can start receiving and dispatching shipments.

The whole process is fast, undemanding and without unnecessary administration. Every month, dozens of new locations throughout Slovakia join the GLS ParcelShop network – join them too.

Become a GLS pickup location today  and take advantage of cooperation with one of the most reliable logistics partners on the market.

ParcelShop Process

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about how GLS ParcelShop works? Below you will find answers to the most common ones asked by customers and partners. If you haven't found the answer you're looking for, don't hesitate to contact us or visit the complete answers section on our website. We are here for you.

Just create a shipment online, print the shipping label, stick it on the parcel and take it to the nearest ParcelShop. You can hand over the shipment without the need for registration or waiting. LINK
Use our pickup locations map where you can search for ParcelShop by address or postal code. You can find GLS pickup locations throughout Slovakia, often in newsagents, shops or gas stations. LINK
ParcelShop is a partner business, so it follows its own opening hours. We recommend always checking them in advance on the GLS website. If it's not open, visit it again during its operating hours.
The recipient has 5 working days to pick up the shipment from the delivery of the parcel to ParcelShop. They are always informed about the storage of the shipment by SMS or email.
Yes, the Cash on Delivery service is also available via ParcelShop.
You can track the shipment online via the GLS Shipment Tracking service. Just enter the parcel number and the current location and status of the shipment will be displayed.
The price depends on the weight and size of the shipment. You can find the current price list on the GLS website in the Services Price List section. Shipments via ParcelShop are often more cost-effective than courier delivery. LINK
Yes! If you have a stable business with free space and interest in expanding your services, you can join the GLS partner program. LINK