# InPost Spain Tracking: How to Track Your Package

> Track your InPost parcel locker delivery. Enter your InPost tracking number for real-time delivery status across Poland, UK, Italy, Spain, and other European markets.

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- **Last verified**: 2026-04-21

InPost is one of Europe's most innovative parcel companies, best known for its Paczkomat automated parcel machine (APM) network - the dense grid of orange locker boxes found across Polish cities, UK high streets, and European urban centres. Rather than waiting at home for a delivery, InPost customers pick up their parcel at any time from a nearby locker using a code sent by SMS or app. This guide explains InPost tracking, the locker delivery process, and how to use the InPost app.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| InPost is Europe's largest automated | InPost is Europe's largest automated parcel locker (APM) network, with over 40,000 Paczkomat lockers in Poland and expanding across the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and other European markets. |
| Tracking | Tracking numbers are alphanumeric. |
| InPost revolutionised parcel delivery by | InPost revolutionised parcel delivery by enabling 24/7 contactless pickup from self-service lockers. |
| InPost is also the second-largest | InPost is also the second-largest parcel carrier in Poland by volume. |

## InPost Spain Tracking Number Formats

| Service | Format | Example | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| InPost Spain | 8, 10, or 12 numeric digits. Tracking requires both the tracking number AND the destination postal code. | 123456789012 | Tracking number is sent by SMS or email after dispatch. Postal code of destination is mandatory for tracking on inpost.es. |

## How to Track a InPost Spain Package

1. **Track your InPost parcel at inpost.co.uk (UK) or inpost.pl (Poland) by entering your tracking number. The tracking page shows current status and, once the parcel is in a locker, provides the locker location and pickup code**: Track your InPost parcel at inpost.co.uk (UK) or inpost.pl (Poland) by entering your tracking number. The tracking page shows current status and, once the parcel is in a locker, provides the locker location and pickup code.
2. **The InPost app (iOS and Android) is the primary way to manage InPost deliveries, showing real-time status, locker location on a map, and providing the opening code. An SMS is sent to the recipient when the parcel is placed in the locker, containing the locker address and a unique 6-digit pickup code**: The InPost app (iOS and Android) is the primary way to manage InPost deliveries, showing real-time status, locker location on a map, and providing the opening code. An SMS is sent to the recipient when the parcel is placed in the locker, containing the locker address and a unique 6-digit pickup code.
3. **Find your InPost Spain tracking number**: Locate your InPost Spain tracking number on your shipping confirmation email, order receipt, or shipping label.
4. **Go to the tracking page**: Visit https://www.inpost.es/seguimiento and enter your tracking number in the search field.

## InPost Spain Tracking Statuses Explained

| Status | Meaning | What to do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preparado por el remitente (Prepared by sender) | The sender has generated the shipping label and is preparing the package. The parcel has not yet been handed to InPost. |  |
| Recogido por InPost (Picked up by InPost) | InPost has collected the parcel. It has entered the InPost logistics network and movement has begun. |  |
| En tránsito (In transit) | The package is moving between InPost logistics centres. For international shipments, it may be crossing borders. |  |
| Llegada al centro local de reparto (Arrived at local distribution centre) | The package has arrived at the InPost facility nearest to the destination address and is being prepared for final delivery or locker placement. |  |
| Colocado en el Locker o Punto Pack (Placed in Locker or Punto Pack) | The parcel has been placed in the designated InPost Locker or Punto Pack collection point. The recipient receives an SMS/email with the access code. | Collect the parcel using the 6-digit PIN code sent by SMS/email. You have 8 calendar days to collect it. |
| Último aviso: queda poco para recogerlo (Final notice: time running out) | The pickup deadline at the locker or Punto Pack is approaching. The parcel will be returned to the sender if not collected in time. | Collect the parcel immediately at the designated InPost locker or Punto Pack location. |

## InPost Spain Shipping Services Compared

| Option | Best for | Main tradeoff | Typical cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| InPost services include Paczkomat (locker-to-locker delivery) | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |
| Courier Delivery (home delivery) | Residential shipments | Slower than air options | Quote-based |
| Returns via Locker | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |
| Business Shipping API | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |
| e-commerce platform integration | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |

## InPost Spain Delivery Times by Service

| Service | Time | Geography | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Poland domestic Paczkomat | 1-3 days |  | 1-3 business days |
| UK domestic | 1-3 days |  | 1-3 business days |
| Cross-border Poland to UK | 3-7 days |  | 3-7 business days |
| Cross-border Poland to Western Europe | 3-7 days |  | 3-7 business days |

## Common InPost Spain Tracking Problems

| Issue | Cause | What to do | When to escalate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Did not receive SMS/email with locker access code | Notification may have been filtered as spam, or phone number/email on file is incorrect. | Check your spam folder. Log in to your InPost account or use the InPost app to retrieve the access code. | Contact InPost Spain at +34 938 16 62 34 if the code cannot be retrieved via app. |
| Parcel returned to sender due to collection deadline missed | Recipient did not collect the parcel within 8 calendar days of it being placed at the locker/Punto Pack. | Contact the sender to arrange re-shipment. Returned parcels must be re-sent as a new shipment. | Escalate to InPost customer service if the parcel shows 'Devolución en marcha' unexpectedly before the 8-day deadline. |
| Locker or Punto Pack is closed or full | The assigned delivery point may be temporarily out of service or at capacity. | InPost may redirect the parcel to an alternative nearby Punto Pack. Check the tracking page and the app for the updated collection point. | Contact InPost if the parcel is stuck in transit for more than 5 business days without appearing at a collection point. |
| Tracking not updating after 'Recogido por InPost' | Parcel is in transit between logistics centres with no intermediate scan. This is normal for domestic deliveries of 1-3 days. | Wait 24-48 hours for the next status update. | Contact InPost if there is no update after 5 business days for domestic or 8 business days for international shipments. |

## InPost Spain Tracking FAQs

### How do I pick up my parcel from an InPost Paczkomat locker?

You will receive an SMS with a 6-digit code when your parcel arrives in the locker. Enter the code on the locker touchscreen to open your compartment.

### How long does InPost hold my parcel in the locker?

InPost holds parcels in lockers for 48-72 hours. After that, the parcel is moved and you will be notified of the new collection point.

### Can I send a parcel with InPost?

Yes, you can drop off parcels at any InPost Paczkomat locker or InPost service point.

### What if my parcel is too big for the locker?

Oversized parcels are redirected to courier home delivery or an InPost service point for collection.

### Is InPost available in the UK?

Yes, InPost operates 7,000+ locker locations across the UK, commonly found in supermarkets, petrol stations, and high streets.

## Get Help from InPost Spain

- **Help**: https://www.inpost.es/seguimiento

## About InPost Spain

InPost was founded in 1999 in Kraków, Poland by Rafal Brzoska. The company launched its first Paczkomat locker in 2009, revolutionising parcel delivery by enabling contactless, round-the-clock pickup. InPost grew to become Poland's leading parcel locker operator and went public on Euronext Amsterdam in January 2021 in a EUR 2.8 billion IPO. Since 2021, InPost has aggressively expanded across Europe, acquiring UK parcel business and establishing locker networks in France, Italy, Spain, and Luxembourg.

## Sources

- [InPost Spain official tracking page](https://www.inpost.es/seguimiento-del-envio/), InPost Spain
- [InPost Spain official website](https://www.inpost.es/), InPost Spain
- [InPost Spain - complete tracking status guide (blog)](https://blog.inpost.es/elige-inpost/los-estados-de-envio-inpost-que-significa-cada-mensaje-del-seguimiento/), InPost Spain