What is Amazon Locker

Amazon Locker is a self-service package delivery service provided by online retailer Amazon.com. The lockers are currently available across the United States.

Operation Process

1. Users can select the nearest Amazon Locker location and add it to the address book. Once the user's package is delivered to the Amazon locker, he will receive an email notification with a unique code containing the address and opening hours of the locker location selected by the user.

2. When you want to pick up your item, enter the code or scan the barcode with a barcode scanner, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

3. All packages sent to Amazon storage must be picked up within three days. If the user fails to pick up the package within this period, the package will be returned.

FAQ

Q: How much does it cost to use an Amazon Locker?

A: There is no additional cost to use Amazon Locker. Amazon Prime offers free two-day shipping. Standard shipping rates apply to all other orders.

Q: What kind of products can be delivered to Amazon Lockers?

A: Most items on Amazon.com can be delivered to a locker, but there are some restrictions, such as the size and weight of the item.

Q: Where are Amazon lockers located?

A: Amazon Lockers are located in more than 900 cities and towns across the United States.

Development History

-The Amazon Locker program launched in September 2011 in New York City, Seattle, and London.

-In November 2012, Staples, a well-known American stationery chain, announced that it would install Amazon Lockers in all its stores.

-At the end of 2015, Amazon launched Amazon Locker in France.

-In mid-2016, Amazon launched its own parcel lockers, Amazon Locker, in Germany, with the first pilot cities being Munich and Berlin.

In 2017, Amazon announced plans to roll out Amazon Lockers at select Whole Foods Market locations.

- As of December 2017, lockers are available in over 2,000 locations in more than 50 cities.