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.
About pickup service
- Available to commercial customers with access to "account" as a method of payment.
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We pick up your shipments on business days at regularly scheduled times, or on demand when you need it.
- The fee for scheduled pickup is based on the volume you ship—it's free if you ship more than 120 items per week!
- A standard fee for on-demand pickup applies. A minimum of 10 (effective June 22nd, 2009 – otherwise, 25 pieces minimum) pieces per pickup is required.
To set up pickup service, contact your Canada Post representative or call us at
1-888-550-6333.
Learn more about pickup.
Xpresspost specifications
Your Xpresspost documents and parcels must meet our size and weight specifications.
| 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.
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.
