APC Overnight Tracking
APC Overnight tracking helps you check the latest status of an APC parcel, consignment number, postcode-based delivery update, or missed delivery. APC Overnight is a UK-wide next-day courier network made up of independent local depots, used by many retailers and businesses. Tracking usually needs your consignment number and the delivery postcode. Use this page to understand APC tracking messages, delivery options, failed delivery attempts, and parcels that aren’t updating.
Track Your APC Overnight
Enter your APC Overnight tracking number to check delivery progress and jump straight to the carrier's official tracking page.
How APC Overnight Tracking Works
APC tracking usually uses a consignment number and delivery postcode. The tracking page (APC Choice) can show live parcel updates, delivery progress, and options to manage the delivery — such as changing the day or leaving safe-place instructions — when available.
Where to find your APC consignment number
- Dispatch email from the sender or retailer
- APC delivery notification
- Retailer order page
- Parcel receipt or shipping confirmation
- Delivery card or message after a missed attempt
Common APC Overnight Tracking Statuses
| Status | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Consignment Created | The sender created parcel details. | Wait for APC to receive and scan the parcel. |
| Collected | APC received the parcel from the sender. | Check for depot or network movement. |
| In Transit | The parcel is moving through the APC network. | Wait for the next scan unless the delay becomes long. |
| At Depot | The parcel reached a local or sorting depot. | Watch for an out-for-delivery update. |
| Out for Delivery | The parcel is on the delivery route. | Check access instructions and watch for delivery. |
| Delivery Attempted | The driver tried to deliver but could not complete delivery. | Check APC Choice, delivery card, or support options. |
| Delivered | APC marked the parcel as delivered. | Check proof, safe place, reception, or neighbours. |
Why APC Overnight Tracking Is Not Updating
APC tracking may pause when the sender hasn’t dispatched the parcel, APC hasn’t scanned it into the network, the consignment number was entered incorrectly, or the parcel is moving between depots. For the full breakdown, see our guide on APC tracking not updating.
- Check the 7-digit consignment number carefully.
- Use the delivery postcode linked to the parcel.
- Confirm the sender has dispatched the parcel.
- Read Why Is My Tracking Not Updating?
- Check Tracking Number Not Found.
Postcode tip
Use the delivery postcode, not your billing postcode. If the parcel goes to a workplace, pickup point, or different saved address, use that postcode instead.
APC Delivered But Not Received
If APC says delivered but you can’t find the parcel, check the delivery proof, safe place, reception desk, porch, neighbours, and anyone else at the address. Give it a few hours in case the scan came early, then contact the sender quickly if it’s still missing. Our guide on APC delivered but not received has the full steps.
APC and Other UK Carriers
If your order uses a different UK carrier, these guides may help: Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, DHL Parcel UK, and InPost UK.
Official APC Overnight Help
For official carrier support, delivery claims, missing package help, service updates, or account-specific questions, visit the official APC Choice tracking page .
APC Overnight Tracking FAQs
Why does APC tracking ask for a postcode?
APC uses the delivery postcode to verify the parcel and show the correct delivery options.
Why is my APC consignment number not working?
The parcel may not be dispatched yet, APC may not have scanned it, or the consignment number may be typed incorrectly.
What should I do after a missed APC delivery?
Check APC Choice, your delivery card, email, or text message for redelivery, collection, or delivery-option instructions.