Mail forwarding canada post cost
Canada Post offers a mail forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" or "Forwarding Mail" that allows you to receive mail and packages at a temporary address and have them forwarded to your permanent address. The cost of this service varies depending on the type of mail and the frequency of forwarding.
Here are the current rates for Canada Post Mail Forwarding:
Mail Forwarding Rates
- Letter forwarding (up to 30 grams): $1.50 per month + $0.50 per item forwarded
- Package forwarding (up to 30 kg): $5.00 per month + $2.00 per item forwarded
- Large package forwarding (over 30 kg): $10.00 per month + $5.00 per item forwarded
Additional Fees
- Handling fee: $1.00 per item forwarded (applies to packages over 30 grams)
- Fuel surcharge: 5% of the total forwarding cost (applies to packages over 30 kg)
- Insurance: 5% of the total forwarding cost (optional)
Minimum Monthly Fee
- The minimum monthly fee for Mail Forwarding is $5.00, regardless of the number of items forwarded.
Discounts
- Canada Post offers a discount for customers who forward mail for 6 months or more. The discount is 10% off the monthly fee.
- Customers who forward mail for 1 year or more can receive an additional 5% discount.
How to Calculate the Cost
To calculate the cost of Mail Forwarding, you can use the following formula:
Monthly fee + (Handling fee x number of items forwarded) + (Fuel surcharge x number of items forwarded) + (Insurance x number of items forwarded)
For example, if you forward 5 packages (each weighing up to 30 kg) per month, the cost would be:
$5.00 (monthly fee) + ($2.00 x 5) (handling fee) + ($0.25 x 5) (fuel surcharge) = $12.75 per month
Keep in mind that these rates are subject to change, so it's always best to check with Canada Post for the most up-to-date information.