India Post being the postal network of the Indian state provides a fast mail delivery service named Speed Post. If you have maybe dispatched a consignment through Speed Post or maybe you are waiting to receive a consignment through Speed Post, it is very important that you track your parcel. This article is packed with all of the information that has to do with tracking Speed Post with the tracking number and many others.

What is a Speed Post?

Speed Post is the express mail service operated by Indian postal services for delivery of letters and documents and parcels at a quicker rate than normal post. It is usually applied to essentials and urgency such as passports, official documents and carry.  The other service which is inclusive of this service is the EMS Speed post it is the international mail service.

How to Track Speed Post in India?

If you have a parcel shipped through Speed Post in India then tracking is easier.

• Visit the Official India Post Tracking Website: You can track your freight through the Indian Postal Service at their official site India Post at www.indiapost.gov.in and follow the link that says Tracking. This is a one-stop centre for tracking all India Post’s service including the Speed Post service.

• Enter Your Tracking Number: On the tracking page, you will be able to input your Speed Post tracking number which you might also refer to as the AWB number. For your tracking number, you are normally advised to check on the receipt that you are given any time you post your Speed Post.

• Check Your Tracking Status: Having input the Speed Post tracking number on the provided search field, you can proceed to hit the search button to find out the status of your consignment at the time. The website shall provide an icon to reveal the location of your package details on transit and estimated date of delivery.

Understanding the Speed Post Tracking Number

Speed Post tracking number is a reference number that is given to every single consignment that is being dispatched by using Speed Post. The format of the tracking status is generally a string of thirteen numbers; numbers containing letters are also allowed. For example, a typical tracking number might look like this: ER123456789IN.

If you’re tracking an EMS Speed Post then you will see a similar number format in package tracking number but sometimes international consignment may have different notations for destination country code.

Speed Post Tracking Number Formats

Tracking numbers for Speed Post are usually in the following formats:

• Domestic Speed Post: 13 characters (e.g., ER123456789IN)

• EMS Speed Post: 13 characters with a different prefix and suffix (e.g., ED 123456789 IN for international EMS parcels)

You can also track inland Speed Post (within India) and international EMS Speed Post consignments using the same tracking tool.

How to Track Speed Post via SMS

A unique way of tracking Speed Post through sms is also provided by India Post.  For your Speed Post tracking to be done, you have to send your tracking number to your number: 166. The SMS should be formatted like this:

TRACK <Your Speed Post Tracking Number>

For example, if your tracking number is ER123456789IN, you would send:

TRACK ER123456789IN

You will then receive an SMS with the current status of your Speed Post consignment.

Track Speed Post for Passports

The most familiar application of Speed Post is for the conveyance of passports. If you have sent/received your passport through Speed Post then tracking is done in the similar way as any other tracking. Just go to the India Post tracking page on your Web browser, input your tracking number and see your Speed Post tracking details.

Most of the time a passport is sent through the Speed Post system, which means that number given by the passport office can be used to track the envelope till it is delivered to you.

Speed Post Tracking for SBI (State Bank of India)

In case if you have sent or received a parcel or document through SBI Speed Post you can track your shipment in the same manner as any other Speed Post service. SBI will offer you the tracking number and to obtain an update in real-time, you can do so through the official website of India Post or log into the SMS service.

EMS Speed Post Tracking

EMS Speed Post means an international mailing service that is fast in terms of delivery. To track an EMS Speed Post, then the process is like that of tracking a domestic delivery. Enter the India Post website, enter your EMS Speed Post tracking number, and view information about your international shipment.

Speed Post Consignment Tracking

When you have a consignment to be sent through Speed Post, the tracking procedure is the same. The tracking number – either the track and trace number given for the document or the package – will enable you to see the movement of your consignment from and to the given point.

Inland Speed Post Tracking

For domestic shipments, inland Speed Post tracking can be done from the India Post website. When you have input your Speed Post tracking number, you will be able to track it from one region within India to the next, or even through sorting centres.

Tracking Speed Post via Post Office

You can also check the status of Speed Post shipment at your local post office conveniently. By using your tracking number, the staff will help you to trace the status of the package.

Common Issues in Speed Post Tracking

While Speed Post is generally reliable, there may be occasional delays or issues with tracking:

• Tracking Number Not Found: Go back to ensure that the tracking number was probably input wrongly. Postal services that do cause such issues must be reported to the specific post office that the consignment was posted.

• Delayed Updates: It is not uncommon that the tracking information is not updated frequently; this is most often seen in EMS Speed Post or international shipments.

• Failed Delivery Attempt: In a case where a Speed Post delivery is not successful the item will be returned to the post office for collection or redelivery.

Conclusion

There are general procedures you can follow to ensure you track speed post consignment with ease and efficiency. Consignment or parcel, passport, or India Post EMS Speed Post services whether domestic or international; tracking is made easily manageable for all corresponding shipments. It is easy to track a Speed Post using the tracking number through the online site, by an SMS, or by visiting the local post office of the country you are in can check the status of your consignment in real time.

Detailed information is available on India Post Tracking and to know the status of your shipment.

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