Prepaid products
Buy in advance and ship anytime
Flat-rated, postage-included prepaid envelopes are a convenient way to ship and manage your costs. Choose from a variety of sizes and formats for shipping within Canada. They are easy to use, easy to address and easy to ship.
Prepaid envelopes include:
- On-time delivery guarantee.
- Delivery confirmation and the ability to track your items online.
- Up to $100 liability coverage for loss or damage.
Need a signature upon delivery?
Priority™ — A signature option is available at no additional charge. Simply check the option box on the envelope.
Xpresspost™ — For deliveries within Canada, signature stickers can be purchased and used as required.
Prepaid envelopes and labels for business
For business shipping within Canada, you can choose between prepaid envelopes with or without a pre-affixed shipping label and unique tracking code, depending on your needs. Prepaid Labels are also a convenient alternative to ship regular-sized packages. Review the prepaid products section of the Parcel Service guide for options</a >.
Pricing and how to ship
Pricing is based on the service type, size and destination. Prepaid envelopes are offered in board and bubble mailer formats. You can purchase prepaid envelopes at your local post office, or buy online now.
Businesses with a Canada Post account: Order prepaid envelopes and labels at 1-888-550-6333 or contact your Canada Post sales representative.
Envelope types and sizes
Priority prepaid envelopes for within Canada
Local — next day
Regional/national — next day1
Size |
Zone2 |
Dimensions |
Maximum weight |
Maximum thickness |
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Medium |
Regional |
318 mm x 241 mm |
500 g |
15 mm |
National |
318 mm x 241 mm |
500 g |
15 mm |
|
Large |
Regional |
390 mm x 295 mm |
1 kg |
30 mm |
National |
394 mm x 314 mm |
1 kg |
30 mm |
Xpresspost prepaid envelopes within Canada
Local — next day
Regional — next day1
National — 2 days1
Size |
Zone2 |
Dimensions |
Maximum weight |
Maximum thickness |
---|---|---|---|---|
Small |
Regional |
260 mm x 159 mm |
500 g |
15 mm |
National |
260 mm x 159 mm |
500 g |
15 mm |
|
Medium |
Regional |
318 mm x 241 mm |
500 g |
15 mm |
National |
318 mm x 241 mm |
500 g |
15 mm |
|
Large |
Regional |
394 mm x 314 mm |
1 kg |
30 mm |
National |
394 mm x 314 mm |
1 kg |
30 mm |
Xpresspost Prepaid envelopes (bubble) within Canada
Local — next day
Regional — next day1
National — 2 days1
Size |
Zone2 |
Dimensions |
Maximum weight |
---|---|---|---|
Small |
Regional |
247 mm x 190 mm |
500 g |
National |
247 mm x 190 mm |
500 g |
|
Large |
Regional |
400 mm x 292 mm |
1.36 kg |
National |
400 mm x 292 mm |
1.36 kg |
- Delivery standards are for items sent between most major urban centres and depend on origin and destination. Delivery standards are in business days, not calendar days. Some exceptions apply.</a > Exact delivery standards exist for every origin-destination combination. Find the specific delivery standard from your postal code to a Canadian destination.
- See how we define zones within Canada.
Features and value-added options for prepaid products
Canada: Envelopes and labels |
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Priority |
Xpresspost |
Expedited |
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Prepaid envelope |
Prepaid label* |
Prepaid envelope |
Prepaid label* |
Prepaid label* |
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*For businesses with a Canada Post account only. |
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Features and value-added options |
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Tracking and delivery |
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On-time delivery guarantee |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Tracking and delivery confirmation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Delivery updates |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Coverage and COD options |
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Liability coverage |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Additional liability coverage |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Signature and identity services |
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Signature2 |
✓ |
✓ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Hard-copy signature3 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Returns |
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Return to sender4 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Features and value-added options for businesses only |
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Solutions for Small Business™ savings5 |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
Tracking and delivery |
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Reference number tracking |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Flexible delivery options |
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Leave at door |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
— |
Card (hold) for pickup1 |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
— |
Do not safe drop1 |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
— |
Signature and identity services |
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Proof of age1 |
$ |
— |
$ |
— |
— |
Pickup services |
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Scheduled pickup6 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Third-party scheduled pickup6 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
On-demand pickup7 |
✓ |
✓ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Third-party on-demand pickup7 |
✓ |
✓ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Legend:
✓Feature is included in the service at no additional charge.
$ Available for a fee.
— Not available for that option.
1Available when Canada Post’s Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) or a customer-developed/third-party shipping system is used.
2Available as a no-charge option for the Priority service.
3Signature image is available.
4All associated parcel return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer and are based on the greater of the actual weight or the volumetric equivalent of actual weight.
5Solutions for Small Business savings do apply to single prepaid envelopes purchased online or at the post office.
6Scheduled pickup is free when customers purchase $15,000 or more of parcel shipping services annually per pickup location. Find out where Canada Post offers pickup services or request a pickup.
7The fee for on-demand pickup is per stop. Find out where Canada Post offers pickup services or request a pickup.
Note: All options must be selected at time of shipping. Exceptions and conditions apply. For more information, see Canada Post’s Parcel Services Customer Guide.</a >