UPS

A required security check has delayed delivery

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

UPS has paused your parcel for a security check. The check is a routine screening step, and it happens while the parcel is inside the UPS network, usually at a facility or while it was already planned for delivery. The parcel is not lost. It is being held until the check is finished.

Is my package delayed?

Yes, this message is an exception. It means the planned delivery has been pushed back. It is not usually a sign of a serious problem, and the parcel is normally released once the check is complete. Because it can follow "Out For Delivery Today", a delivery you expected may not happen on that day.

What happens next

The parcel is typically released and sent back into normal handling. Next you will usually see one of two updates, each about equally likely:

  • "A hold on your package has been resolved"
  • "Processing at UPS Facility"

After that, the parcel should move on toward delivery with a new estimate.

What you can do

  • Wait and keep checking the tracking history for the hold to be resolved.
  • If the status does not change for longer than the previous steps took, contact UPS.
  • If UPS cannot help, contact the seller.
  • Have your tracking number and order details ready when you do.

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Other UPS statuses associated with «misc»


Tracking package of UPS

With the use of our tracking form you can easily check the status of your package. Also if you want to tracking UPS and get your package location updates to your e-mail, you can Register on our website.

UPS — is not the only postal service that you can track at PackageRadar. See full list of postal services available.