postal lock box

What is a postal lock box?

General. In general, a lockbox is a post-office box (PO box) that is accessible by a bank. ... One benefit of the lockbox service to the commercial customer is that it can maintain special mailboxes in different locations around the country and a customer sends payment to the closest lockbox.

Can I get a locking mailbox?

Locking mailboxes effectively prevent theft of incoming mail. They must meet the same functional requirements as standard mailboxes and must be approved by the postmaster. ... Locks cannot be used on contemporary or traditional mailbox designs. USPS carriers do not open locked mailboxes and do not accept mailbox keys.Feb 6, 2018

What is the best locking mailbox?

Top Picks : Locking Mailboxes Comparison

Product NameWeight (pounds)1. Best Package Mailbox - Mail Boss 7206532. Best Curbside Locking Mailbox -​ Mail Boss 7506 Mail Manager223. Best Heavy Duty Mailbox - Architectural 6200B-10 Oasis Classic264. Best Roadside Mailbox - Salsbury Industries 4325BLK17.95

Do locking mailboxes work?

Most USPS approved residential curbside locking mailboxes work in the same basic way as an unlocked curbside mailbox. The postal officer deposits your mail through an incoming mail door or slot. ... Once your mail is in a secure locking mailbox, the incoming mail is protected from would-be mail and identity thieves

How do I open a USPS parcel locker?

If a tenant receives a package on a particular day, the USPS mail carrier will put a key in the tenant's mailbox and the key tag will instruct the tenant to take the corresponding key, insert it into the top lock of the corresponding package locker, unlock and open the door.