Abstract: This invention relates to a remote access device and system enabling the delivery of goods to unoccupied locations or receptacles at private domestic dwellings, or at business car parks or other public areas. According to the invention there is provided a remote access device comprising: a locking means, a communication means for receiving information from a remote location, a data entry means for enabling data input at the device, a data output means for enabling data output at the device, and a control means connected to each of the locking means, communication means, data entry means and the data output means. There is also provided a method of operating a remote access system incorporating a remote access device.