Balíkovna for Shopify

Why choose Balíkovna for Shopify

Balikovna is an innovative service operated by Czech Post (Ceska posta), representing one of the most extensive pickup point networks in the Czech Republic. With over 6,000 pickup locations, Balikovna covers virtually every town and village in the country, making it an ideal choice for e-commerce businesses that want to offer their customers maximum convenience when collecting parcels.

Two Types of Pickup Points for Maximum Flexibility

Balikovna offers two main types of pickup locations that together form a comprehensive parcel delivery network:

• Balikovna locations (4,000+ points) - Pickup points located in shops, post offices, and other partner establishments. Customers can collect their parcels during the opening hours of each location. These points offer personal contact and the option to pay cash on delivery on site.
• Balikobox parcel lockers (2,000+ machines) - Self-service parcel lockers available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers receive an SMS with a code and can pick up their parcel at any time, without waiting in queues. An ideal solution for busy customers who need flexibility.

Why Do Online Stores Choose Balikovna?

Balikovna is popular among Czech e-commerce businesses for several reasons:

• Widest coverage in the Czech Republic - Unlike competing services, Balikovna has pickup points even in smaller municipalities where other carriers do not operate. This is crucial for online stores that want to serve customers throughout the entire Czech Republic.
• Competitive pricing - As a national postal service, Balikovna offers very favorable rates for e-commerce businesses of all sizes. Smaller shops appreciate the low shipping costs.
• Czech Post reliability - Customers trust the Czech Post brand, which has over 100 years of tradition. This trust extends to the Balikovna service.
• Easy integration - With the Shipdock app, you can easily connect Balikovna to your Shopify store in just a few minutes.

How Does Delivery to Balikovna Work?

The delivery process is simple and straightforward:

• The customer selects a Balikovna pickup point using an interactive map at checkout
• The e-shop creates the shipment and prints the label via the Shipdock app
• The parcel is delivered to the selected pickup point
• The customer receives an SMS/email notification that the parcel is ready
• The parcel waits for collection for 7 days at Balikovna or 3 days at Balikobox

Balikovna Integration with Shopify via Shipdock

Shipdock enables full integration of Balikovna into your Shopify store. You get access to an interactive map of all 6,000+ pickup points directly in your checkout, automatic label printing, shipment tracking, and much more. The setup takes just 5 minutes and requires no technical knowledge.

Maximum Weight and Parcel Dimensions

Balikovna accepts parcels up to 15 kg for Balikobox lockers and 20 kg for standard Balikovna locations. Maximum dimensions are 45 x 35 x 35 cm for lockers. These limits cover most standard e-commerce products from clothing and electronics to cosmetics.