When you need to send something across the island ASAP, but are stuck at your office desk till late or have to travel for hours in both directions to deliver it, teleportation will sound like a great idea.
While we don’t have such magic yet, we have the next best thing – these 10 same-day delivery and courier services in Singapore starting at just $2.89. Here’s how you can get your item to its recipient safe and sound, and impress them with your impeccable timing.
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Before you pack your items, please take note of this list of prohibited and restricted items to avoid sending them via these courier and delivery services in Singapore.
| Category | Examples of Goods | Status | Notes / Conditions |
| Explosives and Fireworks | Firecrackers, fireworks, and ammunition | Prohibited | Strictly banned due to safety and legal reasons |
| Flammable Items | Gasoline, paint, lighter fluid, matches | Prohibited | Fire hazard; not allowed for courier shipment |
| Corrosive Substances | Acids, alkalis, and batteries with acid | Prohibited | Dangerous to handlers and other parcels |
| Toxic and Infectious Substances | Poisons, biological samples, and medical waste | Prohibited | Health and biohazard risk |
| Radioactive Materials | Uranium, thorium, radioactive isotopes | Prohibited | Controlled under strict regulations |
| Illegal Drugs and Narcotics | Controlled substances, recreational drugs | Prohibited | Illegal under Singapore law |
| Weapons and Sharp Objects | Guns, knives, swords, pepper spray | Prohibited | Security risk |
| Counterfeit Goods | Fake branded products | Prohibited | Illegal and prohibited |
| Perishable Food Items | Fresh meat, seafood, dairy (without permits) | Restricted | Allowed only with proper permits and packaging |
| Live Animals | Pets, insects, reptiles | Restricted | Allowed only with quarantine and permits |
| Currency and Negotiable Instruments | Cash, bearer bonds, lottery tickets | Restricted | Limitations on amount; require declaration |
| Hazardous Chemicals | Pesticides, solvents, industrial chemicals | Restricted | Allowed only with proper documentation and packaging |
| Pornographic Material | Explicit adult content | Prohibited | Banned under local laws |
| Human Remains | Corpses, ashes | Restricted | Require special permits and documentation |
| Fragile or Valuable Items | Glassware, artwork, jewelry | Restricted | Must be properly declared, packed, and insured |
| Tobacco Products | Cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco | Restricted | Subject to excise duties and permits |
| Alcoholic Beverages | Beer, wine, spirits | Restricted | Subject to excise duties and permits |
| Medicines and Pharmaceuticals | Prescription drugs, controlled substances | Restricted | Require permits and proper documentation |
| Cultural Artifacts | Antiquities, artworks | Restricted | May require export/import permits |
| Seeds and Plants | Seeds, soil, live plants | Restricted | Subject to quarantine and phytosanitary certificates |
Your foodpanda app just became more useful. Besides getting food and groceries delivered straight to your door in a jiffy, you can now send and receive packages within an hour with pandago.
The service, which currently starts from $5.05 per order, promises to deliver the goods to any location on the island 24/7. Here’s how it works: open your foodpanda app, tap on the pandago button, fill in the sender and recipient details, and wait for a rider to pick your package up within 20 minutes. Once the item is on its way, you’ll be able to track its entire journey on the app.
To CBD warriors, hand-delivering a document to a nearby office sounds like an easy task you can pull off in minutes and amaze your boss with your dedication, since city office buildings are so close together.
But when you get delayed by an unexpected hour-long meeting that stretches into four, you’ll start to really feel Murphy’s Law – anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Leave this job to Lalamove. Its app will find you a driver in 12 seconds, and deliver within 55 minutes. This starts at a $10 base fare and 35 cents per KM for parcels under 8KG. And if there’s absolutely no time for lunch in your hectic work day, your driver can also deliver food from your favourite stall, and even buy items for you within 2 hours.
Image credit: EZIE
If you run an e-commerce business across multiple retail platforms, you’ll know how tricky it can be to keep track of orders that need fulfilling and sending out. Spreadsheets may be helpful, but with EZIE, you can leave the brainwork to them while you focus on the other details of your business.
Their courier service in Singapore can be integrated with e-commerce stores like Lazada, Shopee, Shopify and Woocommerce. They can also be used on social media shops like the ones you might find on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok.
Once integrated, you can immediately print out your waybill labels from any of these platforms and get the track and tracing link directly from EZIE. They’ll take care of logistics management after that at low prices. It’s only $2.89 for standard delivery and $3.85 for next-day delivery.
EZIE e-fulfilment even provides free storage on your first month with them, and free polymail packaging for every parcel sent, so there’s no need to spend extra on supplies.
Image credit: uParcel via Facebook
Getting a last-minute invitation to a party or gathering where you’re expected to bring a gift quickly turns into a chore. While digging your best outfit out of your closet, you have to rack your brains about a classy present to buy at such short notice without making a long detour to a shop.
uParcel offers the speediest same-day delivery service to any address in Singapore, promising to get items under 1KG rushed to you within an hour from $22. There’s no minimum volume, so you can ship presents as tiny as a bracelet or necktie to wherever you are just in time before you head out to your big event. Your giftee will be none the wiser.
Image credit: Pickupp Singapore via Facebook
Something we rarely think about in our rush to send things fast is how we’re helping to support the livelihoods of delivery staff. Pickupp takes this a level up by hiring couriers with hearing disabilities, who’ll update you on your item’s location via the messaging function in the app.
Image adapted from Pickupp Singapore via Facebook
Their 4-hour deliveries under 5KG and within 8KM start at $13 – this is the lowest flat rate for the longest base distance we’ve seen in Singapore. So it doesn’t matter if you’re sending something from CBD to Serangoon – delivery will cost you less than your two-way cab fare.
Not everyone is quick enough to master a new courier app to mail something within the day. And for first-timers, it’s hard to choose one from the many competitors with unfamiliar names.
But there’s one name all Singaporeans should recognise – good ol’ Singpost. It’s the mailing service that covers the most ground in Singapore, and happens to have a same-day door-to-door courier service called Speedpost Express. Because Singpost has an army of delivery staff on call, you’ll be guaranteed a match during delivery hours.
Simply order your shipment on Singpost’s website, or phone in to speak to an actual human who will get your delivery sorted. Items under 5KG get delivered in 2 hours for $15 within the CBD, and for $25 outside the CBD.
Formerly known as Gogovan, GOGOX takes the pain out of moving as it lets you order a van or truck to deliver bulky items with very short notice. You can even pay a little more for multiple helpers to heave all your barang to your destination faster than your arms and legs could.
Fewer people know that the GOGOX app also lets you order deliveries of smaller items, and can help you pick up and deliver food or flowers to surprise an elderly, sick, or busy loved one.
Image credit: GrabExpress
Grab helps us zoom to work and order food when we’re too caught up to get it ourselves. And when we want one delivery completed just as quickly, there’s a courier service right in the same app called GrabExpress, so we don’t need to install a brand new app and register our personal info all over again.
Those who feel kancheong that their delivery might get lost or broken on the way can rest assured that each package is insured for up to $500. So in case something happens to your item – touch wood – you won’t have to pay to get it replaced.
GrabExpress also delivers flowers, food, and even fragile cakes for you to send a loved one a “just because” present. While delivery is not round the clock, it is available from 8AM–11PM.
Image credit: Ninja Van
It’s not a list of local courier delivery services in Singapore without Ninja Van. Widely used among popular e-commerce businesses such as Shopee, Love Bonito, and Zalora, you can trust them to get your items delivered quickly and safely.
They have over 800 drop-off locations all across the island. All you have to do is find your nearest centre and you can easily drop off your parcel for delivery. Rates can range between $3.49 for 2kg deliveries and up to $14.99 for 30kg parcels.
If you’d like to send a care package filled with homegrown Singaporean snacks to family and friends overseas, Ninja Van also ships internationally to regions like Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia, and more.
Image credit: DHL
DHL Express needs no introduction as a globally recognised courier service with a strong presence in Singapore.
The company is well-known for its reliable international and domestic shipping solutions. Whether you’re a business owner or a customer, you have a wide range of delivery options to choose from. This includes same-day delivery and time-definite delivery, ensuring that your package gets delivered before 9:00am, 10:30am, or 12:00pm.
They have multiple drop-off locations islandwide so finding a convenient spot for your package should be simple. For those who prefer not to make a trip out, DHL also provides a pick-up and delivery service. Simply book a timeslot, and a courier will collect your parcel from your doorstep. Pick-up times are available from 9am-5pm on weekdays and 10am-1pm on weekends, offering flexibility for busy schedules.
Image credit: IXpress647
IXpress647 used to be the go-to courier service in Singapore for late-night deliveries. It has since closed down.
Whatever you need to get delivered last-minute, a same-day delivery service is the no-brainer solution, especially at these low prices. You’ll save not just cab fare, but also your precious time, so you can get other tasks off your plate.
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This article contains partial partnership content. However, all opinions are ours.
Original article published on 21st Feb 2020. Last updated by Mae-Z Fam on 25th June 2025.
Cover image adapted from: @christinaribkat and Markus Spiske
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