Couriers and express parcel companies can now offer on-line bookings by credit card.  The service, which is underpinned by NetDespatch, will appeal to anyone who needs to arrange an urgent delivery but does not hold an account.  It promises to make courier services much more accessible and will give an easy alternative to the traditional but often costly services offered through the Post Office.

The NetDespatch web services are accessed through real-time XML and provide essential processing for the transaction, including post code checks and the price to be charged.  The service, which integrates with most courier despatch systems, also provides email pre-alerts for consignor and consignee and automatic POD emails on completion.  It also provides the information needed for integration with on-line payment systems as well as comprehensive management information.

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