Comparison
UPS vs. FedEx accessorial charges, side by side
Both carriers priced on the same ship date. Change the date to see 2025, 2026 or 2027 amounts, pick a zone, filter by category and export.
Short answer. On Nov. 10, 2026, of the comparable charges with an amount at both carriers, FedEx’s published amount is higher on 6 and UPS’s on 12 (zone 2 for zoned charges). A lower published accessorial does not mean a lower total cost; base rates, discounts and your package mix decide that.
| Charge | UPS | FedEx | FedEx − UPS | Difference | Triggering rule | Fuel applies | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential — GroundUPS: Residential Surcharge — GroundFedEx: Residential Delivery Charge — FedEx Ground / Home DeliveryFedEx Home Delivery and Ground residential packages pay the same amount. | $6.50 | $6.45 | −$0.05 | −0.8% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Residential — Air / ExpressUPS: Residential Surcharge — AirFedEx: Residential Delivery Charge — U.S. Package Services (Express) | $7.00 | $6.95 | −$0.05 | −0.7% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Delivery Area — CommercialUPS: Delivery Area Surcharge — CommercialFedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — CommercialEach carrier keeps its own ZIP list; the same ZIP can be in one list and not the other. | $4.50 | $4.45 | −$0.05 | −1.1% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Delivery Area — Extended CommercialUPS: Delivery Area Surcharge — Commercial ExtendedFedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — Extended Commercial | $5.70 | $5.55 | −$0.15 | −2.6% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Delivery Area — ResidentialUPS: Delivery Area Surcharge — ResidentialFedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — Residential | $6.55 | $6.60 | +$0.05 | +0.8% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Delivery Area — Extended ResidentialUPS: Delivery Area Surcharge — Residential ExtendedFedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — Extended Residential | $8.85 | $8.80 | −$0.05 | −0.6% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Remote area — contiguous U.S.UPS: Remote Area Surcharge — US 48FedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — Remote (Commercial and Residential)UPS calls it Remote Area Surcharge; FedEx bills it as a Remote tier of the Delivery Area Surcharge. | $16.50 | $16.75 | +$0.25 | +1.5% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| AlaskaUPS: Remote Area Surcharge — AlaskaFedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — AlaskaNot identical: UPS Remote Area Surcharge — Alaska vs. FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Alaska. | $46.25 | $46.00 | −$0.25 | −0.5% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| HawaiiUPS: Remote Area Surcharge — HawaiiFedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — HawaiiNot identical: UPS Remote Area Surcharge — Hawaii vs. FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Hawaii. | $16.50 | $16.25 | −$0.25 | −1.5% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Additional Handling — Weight Zone 2UPS: Additional Handling — WeightFedEx: Additional Handling Surcharge — Weight | $46.50 | $46.00 | −$0.50 | −1.1% | Actual weight over 50 lb. Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Additional Handling — Dimensions Zone 2UPS: Additional Handling — Dimensions (length, width, length + girth, cube)FedEx: Additional Handling Surcharge — Dimension | $30.00 | $29.50 | −$0.50 | −1.7% | Longest side over 48 in, second-longest over 30 in, length + girth over 105 in, or over 10,368 in³. Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Additional Handling — Packaging Zone 2UPS: Additional Handling — PackagingFedEx: Additional Handling Surcharge — Packaging | $26.75 | $26.50 | −$0.25 | −0.9% | Not fully encased in a corrugated box. Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Large Package / Oversize — Commercial Zone 2UPS: Large Package Surcharge — CommercialFedEx: Oversize Charge — U.S. Package ServicesUPS Large Package Surcharge vs. FedEx Oversize Charge. FedEx does not price Oversize differently for residential addresses. | $219.50 | $255.00 | +$35.50 | +16.2% | Length over 96 in, length + girth over 130 in, over 17,280 in³, or over 110 lb. Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Large Package / Oversize — Residential Zone 2UPS: Large Package Surcharge — ResidentialFedEx: Oversize Charge — FedEx Home DeliveryUPS Residential Large Package Surcharge vs. FedEx Home Delivery Oversize Charge. | $254.50 | $255.00 | +$0.50 | +0.2% | Same triggers as above. Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Over maximum limitsUPS: Over Maximum LimitsFedEx: Ground Unauthorized Package ChargeUPS Over Maximum Limits vs. FedEx Ground Unauthorized Package Charge (Ground and Home Delivery). | $1,875.00 | $1,875.00 | $0.00 | 0.0% | Over 150 lb, longer than 108 in, or over 165 in length + girth. Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Address correctionUPS: Address Correction (Ground and Air)FedEx: Address CorrectionUPS also caps address corrections per shipment. | $25.25 | $25.50 | +$0.25 | +1.0% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Signature requiredUPS: Delivery Confirmation — Signature RequiredFedEx: Direct Signature RequiredUPS Delivery Confirmation Signature Required vs. FedEx Direct Signature Required. | $7.70 | $7.60 | −$0.10 | −1.3% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Indirect signatureUPS: —FedEx: Indirect Signature RequiredUPS has no equivalent line in its preview. | No comparable charge | $7.60 | — | — | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Adult signature requiredUPS: Delivery Confirmation — Adult Signature RequiredFedEx: Adult Signature Required | $9.35 | $10.00 | +$0.65 | +7.0% | Rules | U Yes F Yes |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Declared value, per $100UPS: Declared Value for Carriage — per $100FedEx: Declared Value — per $100 over $300Not identical: UPS charges per $100 of declared value (with a minimum); FedEx charges a flat amount for $100.01–$300, then per $100 over $300. | $1.70 | $1.65 | −$0.05 | −2.9% | Rules | U Yes F Not listed |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source F Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 · FedEx source |
| Delivery intercept (web request)UPS: Delivery Intercept — Web RequestFedEx: —No comparable FedEx line in the documents reviewed. | $21.00 | No comparable charge | — | — | Rules | U — F — |
U Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026 · UPS source |
Caveats.
- Charges are compared side by side but are not assumed to be identical; names, definitions and services differ.
- Amounts marked “Pending verification” link to the UPS or FedEx document they come from but have not yet been compared line by line.
- List amounts before discounts.
Demand surcharges on this date
| Demand surcharge on Nov. 10, 2026 | UPS | FedEx |
|---|---|---|
| Demand — Additional Handling | $8.75Sept. 27, 2026 – Nov. 21, 2026 | $8.80Sept. 28, 2026 – Nov. 22, 2026 |
| Demand — Large Package / Oversize | $96.25Sept. 27, 2026 – Nov. 21, 2026 | $95.75Sept. 28, 2026 – Nov. 22, 2026 |
| Demand — Over Maximum / Unauthorized | $530.00Sept. 27, 2026 – Nov. 21, 2026 | $535.00Sept. 28, 2026 – Nov. 22, 2026 |
| Demand — Ground Residential | $0.50Oct. 25, 2026 – Nov. 21, 2026 | $0.50Oct. 26, 2026 – Nov. 22, 2026 |
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