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
Medium	Regional	318 mm x 241 mm (12 1⁄2 in. x 9 1⁄2 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)	15 mm
	National	318 mm x 241 mm (12 1⁄2 in. x 9 1⁄2 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)	15 mm
Large	Regional	390 mm x 295 mm (15 5⁄16 in. x 11 5⁄8 in.)	1 kg (2.2 lb.)	30 mm
	National	394 mm x 314 mm (15 1⁄2 in. x 12 3⁄8 in.)	1 kg (2.2 lb.)	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 (10 1⁄4 in. x 6 1⁄4 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)	15 mm
	National	260 mm x 159 mm (10 1⁄4 in. x 6 1⁄4 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)	15 mm
Medium	Regional	318 mm x 241 mm (12 1⁄2 in. x 9 1⁄2 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)	15 mm
	National	318 mm x 241 mm (12 1⁄2 in. x 9 1⁄2 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)	15 mm
Large	Regional	394 mm x 314 mm (15 1⁄2 in. x 12 3⁄8 in.)	1 kg (2.2 lb.)	30 mm
	National	394 mm x 314 mm (15 1⁄2 in. x 12 3⁄8 in.)	1 kg (2.2 lb.)	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 (9 3⁄4 in. x 7 1⁄2 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)
	National	247 mm x 190 mm (9 3⁄4 in. x 7 1⁄2 in.)	500 g (1.1 lb.)
Large	Regional	400 mm x 292 mm (15 3⁄4 in. x 11 1⁄2 in.)	1.36 kg (2.9 lb.)
	National	400 mm x 292 mm (15 3⁄4 in. x 11 1⁄2 in.)	1.36 kg (2.9 lb.)

1. 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.
2. See how we define zones within Canada.

Features and value-added options for prepaid products

Canada: Envelopes and labels
	Priority		Xpresspost		Expedited
	Prepaid envelope	Prepaid label*	Prepaid envelope	Prepaid label*	Prepaid label*
*For businesses with a Canada Post account only.
Features and value-added options
Tracking and delivery
On-time delivery guarantee	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tracking and delivery confirmation	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Delivery updates	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Coverage and COD options
Liability coverage (up to $100)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Additional liability coverage (up to $5,000)1	$	$	$	$	$
Signature and identity services
Signature2	✓	✓	$	$	$
Hard-copy signature3	$	$	$	$	$
Returns
Return to sender4	$	$	$	$	$
Features and value-added options for businesses only
Solutions for Small Business™ savings5	✓	—	✓	—	✓
Tracking and delivery
Reference number tracking	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Flexible delivery options
Leave at door (do not card)1	✓	—	✓	—	—
Card (hold) for pickup1	✓	—	✓	—	—
Do not safe drop1	✓	—	✓	—	—
Signature and identity services
Proof of age1	$	—	$	—	—
Pickup services
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 >