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Can be used everywhere Visa* is accepted, including online.

Get a reloadable Visa prepaid card for yourself or a Visa gift card for friends and family

Find out where to buy a Canada Post prepaid Visa card or gift card near you.

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* Visa Int./Citizens Bank of Canada, Licensed User.

Visa Reloadable Card

What is the Canada Post Visa Prepaid Card?

The Canada Post Reloadable Visa* prepaid card is a smart, secure and convenient alternative to carrying cash.

  • Reloadable at any one of 6,000 Canada Post locations
  • No credit check or bank account required.
  • Available for use immediately—no waiting required.
  • Prefunded and controlled by you.
  • Track your transactions online at www.myprepaidcard.ca

*Not for use for online gambling. Online acceptance at all websites cannot be guaranteed due to varying security levels.

Features

  • Safer than carrying cash.
  • 24-hour cash access at over one million ATMs worldwide.
  • Visa Zero Cardholder Liability fraud protection.
  • Purchase protection insurance.
  • Extended warranty coverage.

Rates & prices

Service fees* Cost
Activation with load up to $500.00 (one-time fee) $15.00
Monthly service fee $3.00**
Reload fee $3.00
ATM & cash advance $2.00†
Foreign currency conversion 2.5%

* Subject to change in accordance with the terms and conditions.
** Fee will be deducted from your card balance at the beginning of each month.
† The ATM service provider may charge an additional fee.

Note: The maximum balance on the permanent card at any time is $10,000.

How to buy

  • Visit any one of 6,000 Canada Post locations.
  • Bring government-issued photo ID.
  • Pay with cash or debit.

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How does it work?

  1. Buy your card at any participating Canada Post location. Load up to $500 on it. Start using your temporary card immediately.
  2. Receive your permanent card in the mail. Activate it and the funds from your temporary card are transferred automatically to your new card.
  3. Use your card anywhere Visa is accepted.
  4. Reload your permanent card:
    • At participating Canada Post locations using cash or debit (funds available instantly) or
    • Using the bill payment option from your bank account (funds available in 1-3 days).*

Note: The permanent card expires two years after issuance. The expiry date is printed on the front of the card.

* Participating banks only. Please check with your bank.

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