Tracking status

“Forwarded / Redirected”: what this tracking status means

The package is being sent to a different address or office. USPS says this happens because of a change-of-address request or because the package is at the wrong Post Office for delivery. Royal Mail says a redirected item may take a day or two longer to arrive.

What to do

  1. No action needed if you filed a change of address or redirection.
  2. If you did not, contact the sender and carrier to confirm the destination.
  3. Sign up for tracking updates.

How long it usually takes

Royal Mail: redirected items may take a day or two longer.

When to contact the sender or carrier

If an item is forwarded to an address you do not recognise, contact the carrier promptly.

How carriers word it

Wording on the tracking pageCarrier
“Forwarded”USPS
“Forward Processed”USPS
“Redirection in place - item forwarded”Royal Mail
“Transported in bond / Arrived in bond”Japan Post (international)

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