Become a BPD Express drop-off point in Italy
An extra €150–400 a month for your store — no investment, no equipment.
You accept a box from a neighbour and photograph it in our app — a courier picks it up the next day. You earn €0.55 for every kilogram. No IT systems, no lease contracts, no buying stock.
For every kilogram accepted
€0.55
We pay for actual volume: 16 parcels a month means €150 for you. 42 parcels — €400.
We reply within 2 minutes during business hours. We’ll walk you through the terms and show you the app.
How much you’ll earn
Transparent economics. No “discretionary” bonuses and no hidden KPIs.
We pay €0.55 for every kilogram that passes through your location. One rate for all partners in Italy. Payouts once a month, by bank transfer or as agreed.
- Easy start scenario 01
16 parcels · avg weight 17 kg
€150
per month · net
The motivation threshold. Take 16 parcels a month at 17 kg each — and it already pays for the time at the counter.
- Healthy pace scenario 02
21 parcels · avg weight 17 kg
€200
per month · net
Most locations reach this volume within 30–60 days — once the neighbourhood starts coming “to you”.
- Strong location scenario 03
42 parcels · avg weight 17 kg
€400
per month · net
An active neighbourhood with a large diaspora. A few regular buyers plus family parcels. Real numbers from our pilot locations.
We bring the customers to you — with our own advertising.
BPD Express is at least as interested in your volume as you are. That’s why we invest our own budget in advertising — Telegram, Instagram, local diaspora bloggers, geo-targeted ads for your neighbourhood in Milan / Bergamo / Brescia. Customers arrive at your location already knowing the address, the rate and what to send.
- What we do — paid advertising, seeding posts, a card for your location on the BPD Express map with photos and services
- What we don’t ask from you — no commissions, no entry fees, no marketing spend
- When we pay you — once a month, based on the kilograms actually accepted
Who this format fits
If you already run a location with Russian-speaking foot traffic — you’re a ready-made BPD Express point.
We’re not looking for warehouses or logistics companies. We’re looking for people their neighbourhood trusts — the places the diaspora already visits as “their own”.
- 01 Perfect fit
Russian / Ukrainian grocery store
The audience is already yours. The same people who buy buckwheat and salami send parcels to their parents — and they’d rather do it at a place that feels like “their own”.
- 02 Perfect fit
CIS travel agency / visa centre
A steady flow of clients from Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. Document parcels, sending things to relatives — exactly your clientele.
- 03 Great fit
Beauty salon with Russian-speaking staff
Loyal regulars and a trusting atmosphere. A “send mum a parcel while you’re in for a manicure” service is a natural extension.
- 04 Great fit
Café, restaurant or deli with Russian cuisine
A meeting point for the diaspora. If you have a dining room and a counter — a box can easily sit behind the till until the morning courier.
- 05 Good fit
Tabaccheria / edicola in a “Russian” district of Milan
You already work with other brands’ parcel services and know how it works. With us the rate is clearer and the courier comes every day, not “on request”.
- 06 Good fit
Copy centre, language school, private clinic
A stable presence, with someone at reception 5+ hours a day. Extra customer traffic through BPD Express advertising comes as part of the package.
Don’t see your format?
Describe your location on WhatsApp — within two messages we’ll tell you whether it’s a fit. We’re honest
about saying no when we can see there won’t be enough volume — your time shouldn’t be wasted.
What your day with BPD Express looks like
Five steps. 7 minutes per parcel, start to finish.
No need to learn logistics. No need to memorise rates. No need to explain customs to customers. All of that is on our side. You’re a drop-off point, not a courier company.
- 01
The customer messages BPD Express on WhatsApp
Our Front Office calculates the price, agrees the day and gives the customer the address of the nearest drop-off point — yours.
before the visit - 02
The customer arrives with the box
They already know the weight, the price and what’s inside. No arguments at the counter. You accept the box and put it behind the till.
2 min - 03
Weigh it and photograph it
Open the BPD Express app on your phone (works on any smartphone). A photo of the parcel plus the label — and the system assigns a tracking number automatically.
3 min - 04
Hand it to the courier in the morning
A BPD Express courier comes every day within an agreed time window and signs for the box. From there on it’s no longer your responsibility.
1 min - 05
Get paid at the end of the month
We add up the total weight of the parcels you accepted, multiply it by €0.55 and transfer the money. A report for every parcel is in the app.
once a month
What you get from BPD Express
Ready-made infrastructure. No “oh, and you’ll also need to buy…”.
We take care of everything that isn’t accepting a box at the counter. From you — the space, a smartphone and someone who can greet customers in Russian. The rest is on us.
- 01 iOS / Android · online training
An app for photo check-in
Works on any smartphone. Scans the label, generates a tracking number and sends everything to our system. We teach you in 15 minutes.
- 02 Monday–Saturday
A courier every day
Not “on request”, not “once there are 5 parcels”. Every day within your window — even if there’s just one parcel.
- 03 From €4.99/kg · 10 CIS countries
One rate for the customer
The price in our calculator is the same one you quote at the counter. No arguments about “it’s cheaper at the other point”.
- 04 We pay for the traffic
Advertising for your neighbourhood — at our expense
We run geo-targeted ads on Telegram and Instagram, plus seeding with local diaspora bloggers. The budget is ours. Customers arrive at your location already knowing the address and the rate.
- 05 Set up during onboarding
Your location card on the BPD Express map
Photos of the storefront and interior, a list of services (parcel drop-off, documents, packing), opening hours, WhatsApp contact. Customers find you via the map and city search.
- 06 We deliver the materials
BPD Express branding for your storefront
A door sticker, a poster, a “parcels to the CIS accepted here” sign. A brand recognised since 1992 — a reason in itself for the diaspora to walk in.
- 07 Replies ≤ 2 minutes
Front Office for every customer question
If a customer asks “will it arrive?”, “what about customs?”, “how long will it take?” — you give them the BPD Express WhatsApp number. No promises you have to make yourself.
- 08 Quality & Claims · Evgeniy
Dispute resolution
Loss, damage, delay — handled by Quality & Claims. You never argue with the customer. Not your area — not your headache.
- 09 Real-time · in the app
Clear reporting
The app shows how many parcels went through, how many kilograms, and how much you’ve earned this month. At any moment.
What we need from you
Six basic conditions. No entry fees, no equipment, no stock to buy.
We’re not a franchise. We don’t sell rights, charge royalties or require a branded fit-out. We’re a postal operator that needs drop-off points run by real people in their neighbourhoods.
- requirement 01 ~ 0.5 m³ of free space
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Space for boxes until morning
A shelf, a corner behind the counter, a back room — anything dry and closed. Parcels leave the next morning; they don’t pile up for weeks.
- requirement 02 iOS 14+ / Android 9+
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A smartphone with a camera and internet
Any modern phone. The app is lightweight and only needs the camera for photo check-in and a connection to send the data.
- requirement 03 Standard retail opening hours
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Someone on site 5+ hours a day
Not necessarily the owner in person. What matters is that a customer can come during business hours and reliably find you open.
- requirement 04 B1 or higher for someone on the team
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Basic Russian or Ukrainian
It doesn’t have to be perfect. Enough to understand “I’m sending this to my mum in Karaganda”, “it weighs about 12 kg”, “when will it be picked up”.
- requirement 05 BPD Express rulebook · 1 page
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Willingness to follow the rulebook
No “own” prices, no prohibited items (we give you the list), no promises about transit times or customs. This protects both you and us.
- requirement 06 30 minutes on Zoom / WhatsApp
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Willingness to do a short training
A 30-minute online call: we show you the app, explain what to do in unusual situations and answer your questions.
After you say yes
Your location live in a week. Advertising for your neighbourhood — from day one.
BPD Express is at least as interested in your volume as you are. We don’t “connect and forget” — we invest our own budget so that customers head specifically to your location. Here’s what happens in the first week.
- 01 Day 1 · Zoom / WhatsApp
30-minute onboarding
A video call: we show you the app, walk through the rulebook and answer your questions. We deliver (or ship) the storefront materials — a sticker, a poster and a BPD Express-branded sign.
- 02 Day 1–2 · photos and listing
Your location card on the map
We take photos of the storefront and interior. We record your hours, services (parcel drop-off, documents, packing) and WhatsApp contact. Your location appears in the BPD Express site catalogue and on the drop-off map.
- 03 Day 2–7 · advertising
Advertising launch for your neighbourhood
Geo-targeted ads on Telegram and Instagram, seeding with local diaspora bloggers, mentions in community chats. The budget is ours. The audience learns there’s now a CIS parcel drop-off point in their neighbourhood.
- 04 Day 2 · first customer
Your first parcel within a day
The Front Office sends your first customer right after onboarding. The courier starts coming every morning. After 30 days the neighbourhood is “warmed up” and a steady flow means your €150–400 a month.
FAQ for future partners
What people usually ask before the first call.
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01 How much does it cost me to start?
Zero. No entry fees, no lump-sum payments, no mandatory equipment purchases. The app is free, we deliver the storefront materials, and training is a 30-minute Zoom call. You start earning from the first parcel. -
02 What if there are no parcels — am I losing money?
You can’t go into the red — you invest nothing upfront. From there, simple logic applies: we’re at least as interested in your volume as you are, so from day one we run advertising for your neighbourhood at our own expense — geo-targeted ads on Telegram and Instagram, seeding with local diaspora bloggers. Your location appears on the BPD Express map with photos and a description. Most partners reach €150 in their first month, and €200–400 within 30–60 days. -
03 Who is responsible if a parcel gets lost?
BPD Express. Shipments are fully insured and we have 30 years of experience resolving disputed cases. Your responsibility ends when the courier signs for the box at your counter. From there on — it’s us. -
04 What if a customer brings something prohibited (weapons, medication, sanctioned goods)?
We give you a short list of what we don’t accept (one A4 page). If in doubt — message the Front Office on WhatsApp and get an answer within a minute. You’re not a sanctions lawyer — declining lawfully is perfectly fine. -
05 What about taxes? Do I need to set up a new legal entity?
No, you operate through your existing business. Income from BPD Express is a “shipment acceptance” service, which fits into your regular accounting in Italy. At the start we’ll help with the contract format and explain the tax details. -
06 How and how often do you pay?
Once a month, by bank transfer to your business account. By agreement we can pay more often or another way (we don’t use cash — everything is transparent). Every payout comes with a report: each parcel, its weight and the amount. -
07 Does the courier really come every day?
Yes, Monday to Saturday. We agree a 1–2-hour window with you (for example, 10:00–11:00). The courier is there in that window every day, even if there’s just one parcel. Sunday is a day off — parcels leave on Monday morning. -
08 My location already works with a competitor. Can I combine the two?
You can, but carefully. There has to be clear logic at the counter: “this one goes via BPD Express, that one via X”. Most partners switch to us completely within 1–2 months, because our courier is more reliable and our rate is clearer. But that’s your call. -
09 How long does it take BPD Express to decide?
One day. Message us on WhatsApp — you get a reply within 2 minutes. If the format fits — a 15-minute call the same day, training the next day, and you’re live. We don’t spend months “waiting for head-office approval”.
Ready to become a drop-off point?
Message us today. Within a day you’re accepting your first parcel.
No long application forms and no week-long approvals. One WhatsApp conversation, one online training — and your location is on the BPD Express map.
In your message, tell us: location type, city, district, opening hours. Within 5 minutes we’ll know whether the format fits.
- 01 UPU IPEP since June 2003
- 02 Since 1992
- 03 €0.55 per kg
- 04 Advertising at our expense
- 05 A courier every day