How to Send a Parcel Across Singapore for Under S$5

Need to send a document, a package, or a birthday gift across town? You don't need to pay S$10+ for a motorcycle courier. Walking delivery gets your parcel there same-day for as little as S$4.50.

The 60-Second Version

Go to deliverlah.com and sign up (free)
Tap Send
Enter pickup and dropoff addresses
Choose parcel size (Light = S$4.50)
Pay via PayNow
A nearby Dropper walks it over with photo proof

That's it. No app download needed — it works in your browser.

What You Can Send

| Size | Weight | Price | Examples | |---|---|---|---| | Light | Under 3 kg | S$4.50 | Documents, keys, letters, small packages | | Medium | 3-5 kg | S$5.50 | Shoeboxes, groceries, electronics | | Heavy | 5-8 kg | S$7.00 | Large packages, bulk items |

Distance surcharge: S$1.00 per km beyond 1 km. Most HDB-to-HDB deliveries in the same neighbourhood have no surcharge at all.

What You Can't Send

For everyone's safety, these items are prohibited:

Weapons and sharp objects
Drugs and controlled substances
Alcohol and tobacco
Flammable or explosive materials
Live animals
Anything over 8 kg
Counterfeit goods

Step-by-Step: Sending Your First Parcel

1. Sign Up (30 seconds)

Go to deliverlah.com/signup. Enter your email, name, and choose your role. Verify with a one-time code sent to your email. New users get S$10 in free credit — your first two light parcels are on us.

2. Enter Pickup Details

Name (e.g., "Home", "Office")
Mobile number
Postal code (address auto-fills from Singapore's OneMap)
Unit/block/street

3. Enter Dropoff Details

Same fields — name, phone, postal code, address. You can save addresses for quick reuse.

4. Choose Parcel Size

Select Light, Medium, or Heavy. The price updates instantly. You'll see the exact fee breakdown before confirming.

5. Pay via PayNow

Scan the QR code or transfer to our UEN from any banking app. Your job goes live once payment is verified.

6. Track Your Delivery

A nearby Dropper accepts your job. You can track them in real-time. When delivered, they take a photo as proof. You have 2 hours to confirm receipt or raise a dispute.

Tips for Cheaper Deliveries

Use promo credits: New users get S$10 free. Referral code SRS2026 gets you S$15.

Batch your deliveries: Sending 3+ parcels from the same pickup gets you 10% off. 10+ gets 15% off.

Set up recurring schedules: If you send regularly (e.g., daily bakery deliveries), set up a recurring schedule to automate the process.

Keep it light: A light parcel (under 3 kg) is S$4.50 — that covers most documents, keys, and small packages.

Stay close: Deliveries within 1 km have no distance surcharge. The further you go, the more it costs — but even a 5 km delivery is only S$8.50 for a light parcel.

For Businesses

If you're a home baker, Carousell seller, or small merchant, DeliverLah offers:

Batch sending with CSV upload
Business Dashboard with delivery history and invoice exports
Recurring schedules for daily deliveries
API integration for automated job creation
Zero merchant commissions — just the flat delivery fee

Why Walking Delivery Works in Singapore

Singapore is 728 square kilometres with over 5.6 million people. 80% live in HDB estates where blocks are a short walk apart. Most parcels don't need a motorcycle — they need someone willing to walk 10-20 minutes.

Walking delivery is:

Cheaper — no vehicle costs to pass on to you
Greener — zero emissions, zero carbon
Faster — no traffic, no parking, no ERP
Community-powered — your neighbours earn, you save

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does delivery take? Typically 30-60 minutes from the time a Dropper accepts. Depends on distance and Dropper availability.

Is my parcel safe? Every delivery has GPS tracking, photo proof, and bidirectional ratings. Both sender and Dropper are verified users. You can raise a dispute within 2 hours if anything goes wrong.

What if nobody accepts my job? Jobs are posted on a public board and a Telegram channel. In busy areas, jobs are accepted within minutes. You can add a priority fee to attract Droppers faster.

Can I cancel? Yes. Cancel before a Dropper picks up and you get a full refund.

DeliverLah is Singapore's peer-to-peer walking delivery platform. Send parcels from S$4.50 with no surge pricing. Try it free →