Sender guide4 min read
How to pack items for a traveler pickup
Good packaging protects your item and makes the traveler's job easier. Here is what to know before the handoff.
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11 articles
Sender guide5 min read
What can you actually send through a peer traveler
Most everyday items are fine. Some are restricted. A few are completely off-limits. Here is the full breakdown.
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Sender guide4 min read
How to meet a traveler safely for a package handoff
Smart handoff choices protect both you and the traveler. These habits make the whole experience smooth.
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Sender guide3 min read
The sender checklist: 10 things to do before every handoff
Run through this list before you hand your package to a traveler and you will avoid 90% of common problems.
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Sender guide4 min read
Why accurate package descriptions matter and how to write them
Vague descriptions cause customs problems and traveler disputes. Here is how to describe your package clearly and correctly.
March 2025Read →
Sender guide5 min read
Sending fragile items through a peer traveler: a full guide
Glass, ceramics, electronics, and other fragile goods can travel safely with the right preparation.
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Sender guide3 min read
How to track your delivery on Sendways
Sendways is not a courier with barcode scanning. Here is how tracking actually works on a peer platform.
February 2025Read →
Sender guide5 min read
What happens if your item is lost during peer delivery
Losses are rare on Sendways. When they do happen, here is exactly what the process looks like.
January 2025Read →
Sender guide5 min read
The best items to send through peer travelers in 2025
Not every item is equally well-suited to peer delivery. These categories work best and why.
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Sender guide4 min read
How to communicate with your traveler (and what not to do)
Good communication is the backbone of a smooth delivery. These habits make it easy for both sides.
November 2024Read →
Sender guide6 min read
International parcel import limits by country: 2025 guide
Every country sets its own threshold above which customs duty applies. Here are the key numbers for popular Sendways corridors.
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Traveler guide
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Traveler guide5 min read
How much can you realistically earn on your next trip
We looked at delivery fees across popular routes to give you a realistic picture of what travelers earn.
March 2025Read →
Traveler guide4 min read
How to set your delivery fee on Sendways
Pricing yourself too low leaves money on the table. Too high and senders skip your listing. Here is how to find the right number.
March 2025Read →
Traveler guide5 min read
What to check before accepting a package as a traveler
You are responsible for what you carry. These checks protect you at the border and in disputes.
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Traveler guide6 min read
The traveler's guide to airport customs with sender packages
Customs with extra packages in your bag is manageable with the right preparation.
February 2025Read →
Traveler guide4 min read
How much package weight can you realistically carry
Baggage allowances, airline rules, and physical limits all constrain how much you can take.
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Traveler guide3 min read
How to photograph proof of delivery (and why it matters)
A good delivery photo protects you and releases your payment. Here is exactly what to capture.
December 2024Read →
Traveler guide5 min read
How to manage multiple deliveries on one trip
Taking more than one delivery per trip multiplies your earnings. It also multiplies the organisation required.
November 2024Read →
Traveler guide5 min read
The highest-earning routes on Sendways in 2025
Some routes consistently pay more per kilogram than others. Here are the corridors where travelers earn most.
October 2024Read →
Traveler guide4 min read
How to build a five-star traveler reputation on Sendways
Your reputation is your most valuable asset on the platform. These habits earn five-star reviews consistently.
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Traveler guide5 min read
How travelers should declare sender packages at customs
Carrying other people's goods comes with customs obligations. Here is how to handle declarations correctly.
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Traveler guide5 min read
Your first delivery on Sendways: a complete walkthrough
Signed up and verified but not sure where to start? This is everything you do from posting your first trip to getting paid.
May 2025Read →
Customs
7 articles
Customs6 min read
Customs basics for Africa-Europe routes
A practical overview of what to declare, common duty thresholds, and how travelers and senders can prepare.
April 2025Read →
Customs5 min read
UK customs rules in 2025: what peer travelers need to know
Post-Brexit UK customs is a separate system from the EU. Here is how it affects Sendways travelers and senders.
January 2025Read →
Customs6 min read
EU customs thresholds explained: the complete guide for 2025
EUR 150, VAT de minimis, customs duties, prohibited goods: here is how EU import rules actually work.
December 2024Read →
Customs4 min read
How to avoid customs delays when carrying peer deliveries
Most customs delays are preventable. These preparation steps keep you moving through the green channel.
November 2024Read →
Customs4 min read
Gift or commercial? How to declare peer deliveries at customs
The distinction between a personal gift and a commercial shipment matters to customs authorities.
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Customs5 min read
How to estimate customs duty before you travel
Calculate your potential duty liability before crossing the border. No surprises, no unexpected costs.
September 2024Read →
Customs5 min read
De minimis import rules by country: the peer traveler's reference
The de minimis threshold is the amount below which no customs duty is charged. Every country is different.
August 2024Read →
Routes
7 articles
Routes6 min read
Lagos to London: the complete Sendways route guide
The Lagos-London corridor is one of our busiest. Here is everything travelers and senders need to know.
May 2025Read →
Routes5 min read
Accra to Amsterdam: the Sendways route guide
A large Ghanaian community in the Netherlands drives steady demand on this corridor.
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Routes5 min read
Nairobi to Dubai: earning opportunities for peer travelers
Dubai hosts a large Kenyan professional community. The delivery demand on this corridor is growing fast.
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Routes5 min read
Dakar to Paris: what peer travelers and senders need to know
French-speaking West Africa is one of the most active peer-delivery regions. Paris-Dakar is the heartbeat of the corridor.
February 2025Read →
Routes4 min read
Abidjan to Brussels: the Ivory Coast-Belgium delivery corridor
One of West Africa's fastest-growing peer delivery corridors, driven by the Ivorian community in Belgium.
January 2025Read →
Routes5 min read
Johannesburg to London: the South Africa-UK delivery guide
The SA-UK corridor carries everything from biltong to tech. Here is how it works on Sendways.
December 2024Read →
Routes5 min read
Kinshasa to Paris: peer delivery on the Congo-France corridor
The DRC diaspora in France is large and active. This corridor is one of Sendways' highest-earning.
November 2024Read →
Diaspora
6 articles
Diaspora7 min read
The diaspora delivery problem no one has solved yet
Millions of people send packages home every year. Most of them overpay, wait too long, or both. We are working on it.
February 2025Read →
Diaspora5 min read
Sending food home: what diaspora families need to know
Food is the most emotionally meaningful thing diaspora families send. It is also the most regulated.
January 2025Read →
Diaspora6 min read
How diaspora communities are using peer delivery in 2025
From Lagos to London, Dakar to Paris, peer delivery is becoming infrastructure for diaspora communities.
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Diaspora5 min read
How much do African diaspora families really spend on shipping to Europe
The numbers are large, the savings are real. Here is what diaspora shipping actually costs and what peer delivery changes.
November 2024Read →
Diaspora5 min read
Trust in diaspora peer delivery: how Sendways is different from the community network
Community trust networks have always powered informal peer delivery. Here is what formal trust infrastructure adds.
October 2024Read →
Diaspora5 min read
Sending medicine and personal care products through peer travelers
Medication is one of the most commonly requested items on Sendways. The rules are strict. Here is what is permitted and what is not.
February 2025Read →
Safety
6 articles
Safety5 min read
How Sendways escrow works: a complete guide
Escrow is the core of Sendways payment security. Here is exactly how it protects both travelers and senders.
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Safety4 min read
Why identity verification is non-negotiable on peer delivery platforms
Peer delivery requires that you know who you are dealing with. Here is how Sendways verification works and why it matters.
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Safety5 min read
How to spot scams on peer delivery platforms
Peer delivery attracts a small number of bad actors. These warning signs help you identify and avoid them.
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Safety3 min read
The safest places to meet for a package handoff
Where you meet matters as much as how. These locations combine convenience with safety for both parties.
February 2025Read →
Safety4 min read
What the Sendways guarantee actually covers
Escrow protection is real but it has limits. Here is exactly what you are covered for and what you are not.
January 2025Read →
Safety4 min read
How to report a problem on Sendways
Something went wrong with your delivery. Here is exactly how to report it and what happens next.
January 2025Read →
Payments
6 articles
Payments4 min read
How escrow protects your money on Sendways
Escrow is the reason peer delivery can work between strangers. Here is the mechanics behind it.
May 2025Read →
Payments3 min read
When do travelers get paid on Sendways
Payment timing matters. Here is exactly when and how travelers receive their earnings.
April 2025Read →
Payments3 min read
Which currencies does Sendways support
Sendways operates across many corridors. Here are the currencies supported for payments and payouts.
March 2025Read →
Payments5 min read
VAT and income tax on peer delivery earnings: what travelers need to know
Peer delivery income is taxable in most countries. Here is what you need to know and what records to keep.
February 2025Read →
Payments3 min read
How Sendways platform fees work
A 5% platform fee applies to every booking. Here is exactly what it covers and how it is calculated.
April 2025Read →
Payments3 min read
How to add a payout method on Sendways
You cannot receive traveler earnings without a connected payout method. Here is how to set one up.
March 2025Read →
Company
6 articles
Company5 min read
Why we built Sendways & Co
The story behind the platform, the problem we saw, and why peer delivery is the right answer.
January 2025Read →
Company5 min read
Sendways platform roadmap: what we are building in 2025
Identity verification upgrades, more payment methods, new corridors, and more. Here is what is coming.
December 2024Read →
Company4 min read
How Sendways handles delivery disputes
Disputes are rare but inevitable on any platform. Here is exactly how our process works.
November 2024Read →
Company4 min read
Sendways community standards: what we expect from every user
The platform works because people follow a shared set of behaviours. Here is what those are.
October 2024Read →
Company6 min read
Peer delivery vs traditional courier: an honest comparison
Peer delivery is not always better. Here is an honest look at when each option makes more sense.
September 2024Read →
Company5 min read
Using Sendways for small-scale personal imports: what you need to know
Some senders use Sendways to source goods from abroad at lower prices. Here is how it works and where the limits are.
December 2024Read →