Amtrak launches Credit Card facility
Amtrak, the business to business and home delivery parcels operator, is launching a credit/debit card payment option to make it easier for small companies and individuals to use their parcel services.
“We believe this will appeal not only to small businesses but also to people selling on the web or sending goods occasionally,” says Alan Jones, Managing Director, Amtrak. “Customers don’t necessarily want to set up an account but want a quick and easy way to organise sending a parcel.”
The popularity of web auction sites and the growth in the number of people working at home has led to a significant increase in the demand for collection and delivery of one or two parcels from residential addresses.
“Our new service enables people to send parcels without leaving the house – and especially without standing in a queue at the Post Office,“ says Mr Jones. “We also have special services for goods of high value – either cash value or sentimental value – and we anticipate people will use Amtrak to send all kinds of items.”
Amtrak is also a specialist handler for fine wines, and already offers a Personal Express (delivery only to a specifically named person) and Tender Express (for important tender or contract documents) service.
Customers can log onto the Amtrak website www.amtrak.co.uk to book and pay for the Next Day service, selecting from a range of options if they need an early delivery.
Amtrak has more than 60 locations nationwide. Its Call and Collect service allows the recipient to collect the parcel at his/her own convenience.
