UPS Ground Saver®

UPS Ground Saver (formerly UPS SurePost®) is a cost-effective service for your less urgent shipments. Talk to your sales rep or book a consultation to learn more and start saving.

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Reliable, Affordable Delivery

Customers with a UPS contract can utilize our most economical delivery option.

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  • Designed for Reliability and EconomyDelivery times are comparable to UPS Ground service plus 1 day.
  • Unmatched Recipient Experience and ControlYour customers will be able to upgrade to a faster delivery service via UPS My Choice.
  • Delivery Photo ConfirmationYour customers can see when the package has been delivered in real time*.

*Packages may be delivered by UPS or the USPS. Delivery photo confirmation only available for packages delivered by UPS.

FAQ

What is the estimated transit time for this product?
UPS Ground Saver has a delivery time comparable to UPS Ground service plus 1 day.
What is this product’s loss or damage coverage?
UPS Ground Saver offers $50 of loss or damage coverage, free of charge.
Does UPS Ground Saver offer delivery to PO Boxes?
UPS Ground Saver service is currently available for packages picked up within the 48 contiguous United States for delivery to residential addresses in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories and to U.S. Post Office Boxes™ and APO/FPO/DPO addresses. UPS Ground Saver service is not available for international packages.
What are the tracking milestones for UPS Ground Saver?

Tracking for Ground Saver will include five key milestone steps:

  • Pick up
  • In-Transit Updates
  • Estimated delivery
  • Out for Delivery
  • Delivered

USPS will have exception and delivery scans.

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What is the returns process for UPS Ground Saver?
Returns for this product work similarly to all our other offerings. Customers can use Happy Returns, drop off at The UPS Store or use another accessible location.
Does UPS Ground Saver reach all states?
Starting March 30th, this product will also be available for delivery to Alaska, Hawaii and other US Territories.

UPS Ground Saver Details

UPS Ground Saver Features

  • Delivery
  • Packages delivered by UPS and the USPS
  • Delivery Days
  • Monday - Saturday
  • Origin and Destination
  • UPS Ground Saver service is currently available for packages picked up within the 48 contiguous United States for delivery to residential addresses in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories and to U.S. Post Office Boxes™ and APO/FPO/DPO addresses. UPS Ground Saver service is not available for international packages.
  • Manifesting
  • Package level detail (PLD) provided through UPS WorldShip®, UPS CampusShip®, UPS.com shipping, UPS Shipping API, UPSLink Vendor, and many third party shipping systems
  • Limitation of Liability
  • $50

Product Information and Rates

UPS Ground Saver Product Information
UPS Ground Saver Brand Guidelines
UPS Ground Saver Terms and Conditions and Rates Files

View UPS Ground Saver Fuel Surcharge Information
View UPS Ground Saver Terms and Conditions

UPS Ground Saver Rates (One Pound or Greater)
Current Year (effective 4/1/26):
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Ground Saver Data Files (SPD) for Host and Non-UPS Ready Shipping Systems
UPS Ground Saver data files for host shipping systems and non-UPS ready shipping systems is provided here. Please update your shipping system with this SPD file.
SPD100.txt
SPDNonUS48.txt
SPDPOBox.txt