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Xpresspost

Ship documents and parcels. Fast, tracked, with an on-time delivery guarantee.

Highlights

  • Send documents and parcels anywhere in Canada.
  • Get an on-time delivery guarantee.
  • Track your shipment and get confirmation when it reaches its destination.

What's included

Xpresspost™ shipping service is a fast and affordable way to get your goods where they need to go. Choose Xpresspost service and automatically get these features:

Choose Xpresspost service and automatically get these features:

  • On-time delivery guarantee:*
  • Delivery confirmation and the ability to track your items online from start to finish.
  • Coverage up to $100 for loss or damage.

*Delivery standards are within business days for items sent between most major urban centres and are dependent upon origin and destination. All Canada Post services (including without limitation, delivery guarantees) are subject to terms and conditions.

Learn more about service standards and regions.


What's extra

Add options for a fee:

  • Request a signature upon delivery and verify who signed for the item.
  • Increase coverage up to $5,000 for loss or damage.
  • Collect on delivery (COD) up to $25,000.

Read the full list of features and options.




Xpresspost specifications

Your Xpresspost documents and parcels must meet our size and weight specifications.



Parcel length, width, height and girth

Length: Longest side of your item
Width: Depth of your item
Height: Thickness of your item
Girth: Distance around your item
Girth = (width + height) x 2

Length Width Height Weight
Minimum 10 cm 7 cm 1 mm -
Maximum Length = 2 m
Length + Girth = 3 m
30 kg

Rates & prices

Shipping rates are based on the origin, destination, weight and dimensions of your item and the options you choose. Find a rate for your item now. Buy Xpresspost service online using our Electronic Shipping Tools or in person at any Post Office.

Discounts

  • Save 5% when you join our VentureOne™ program for small businesses.
  • Get volume discounts if you regularly ship large quantities. Call 1-866-757-5480 for more information.
  • Get an additional 3% discount when you use our Electronic Shipping Tools to prepare and pay for your shipments.

Shipping is simple

Whether you buy Xpresspost service online or at one of our 6,600 Post Offices, it's easy to use. And because every single Xpresspost item has delivery confirmation included, you can check the delivery status of your shipment online anytime. You can even get the latest tracking information sent directly to your inbox or wireless device.


Prepaid envelopes and labels—buy now, use anytime

Xpresspost is also available in convenient prepaid shipping envelope or label formats. They feature flat rate pricing and can be purchased in advance and then used whenever you need them. You can buy prepaid shipping products:

  • From our online store.
  • Through Customer Service at 1-888-550-6333.
  • By contacting your Canada Post representative.
  • At your local Post Office.

XpresspostTM Small Business Value Packs

Available in 2 sizes - Standard or Letter - each Value Pack includes:

  • 4 sturdy "Peel-and-seal" Xpresspost prepaid shipping envelopes (Canadian and U.S. destinations)
  • 4 shipping labels (individually bar coded for delivery confirmation)
  • Shipping fees with Small Business discount included
  • Drop off at any post office or street letter box across Canada*.
Xpresspost Prepaid Small Business Value Packs Article Number
Regional Standard Size (152 mm x 260 mm) 102225
National Standard Size (152 mm x 260 mm) 102226
Regional Letter Size (241 mm x 318 mm) 102227
National Letter Size (241 mm x 318 mm) 102228
USA Standard Size (152 mm x 260 mm) 102229
USA Letter Size (241 mm x 318 mm) 102230

Please click here for a complete price listing.

Xpresspost Value Pack

*Service standards for approved items deposited in a street letter box are subject to posted cut-off times. Service standards are based on the day of deposit (day 0) plus the number of business days required for delivery and do not include weekends and statutory holidays. Deposits made on weekends and statutory holidays will be counted as originating on the following business day.


Non-prepaid convenience envelopes

Do you prefer ‘pay-as-you-go' shipping? Order our non-prepaid Flexipack™ envelopes. They're free—so you only pay for shipping when you purchase your shipping labels. Contact your Canada Post representative for more details.


Support

Need help? Contact us and we'll gladly answer your questions.


Now You Can

Start shipping with Xpresspost service.

Learn more about our VentureOne program for small businesses.

Buy prepaid envelopes and labels in advance and use them when you need them. Buy Now.

Local
Within a major centre, city, town, or village.
Example: Vancouver to Vancouver

Regional
Within a region: Atlantic, Central, Western, North East, North Central, North West, Yukon, and Labrador.
Example: Vancouver to Winnipeg (Western region)

National
Between regions.
Example: Vancouver to Charlottetown (Western region to Atlantic region)