Batteries and power banks by courier
Lithium batteries are dangerous goods. Most express services will not take them loose.
Lithium batteries can overheat, so carriers treat them as dangerous goods with strict rules. Power banks and loose spare batteries are the items most likely to be refused.
Typical position
- Batteries installed in a device may be accepted under conditions.
- Batteries packed with equipment have extra limits.
- Loose lithium batteries and power banks are usually not accepted in standard express service.
- Damaged or recalled batteries are never accepted.
If you must ship them
Dangerous-goods shipping needs special packing, labelling and a carrier that accepts the goods. It is a specialist service and more costly. Tell us the type, capacity and quantity.
Alternatives
- Buy the battery in the destination country.
- Send the device with the battery installed instead of loose.
Rules and service names differ by carrier and destination country and change often. We confirm the details for your shipment before booking.
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