TABLE OF CONTENTSCanada Post Lettermail: How to Get StartedCanada Post offers a plethora of mailing options to mail nationally and internationally. Hence, it can be hard to select a service that best suits your needs. Today, we will discuss everything about a particular Canada Post Service- Lettermail! ![]() But, what is Canada Post Lettermail? As the name goes, it is ideal for sending personal and business letters and other documents throughout Canada. It is the most convenient and cost-effective way of sending items, like:
Apart from these items, there are several more Canada Post Lettermail examples that we will talk about further. Let’s dig into our Canada Post Lettermail guide! Types of Lettermail ItemsApart from letters and postcards, there are several more things you can send out as Lettermail. Find some examples below: Notices of voting for municipal, provincial, and or federal events
Lettermail is divided into two categories, and they are: Standard LettermailStandard Lettermail Canada Post includes all the items that fit the Lettermail size and weight guidelines. Other LettermailIt is further categorized into
Other Lettermail consists of mail pieces that don’t match the size and weight guidelines. In other words, Canada Post Non-Standard Lettermail includes items that do not qualify as standard. Please note that Canada Post uses the terms Other Lettermail and Non-standard Lettermail interchangeably. Below are some items that can be mailed only as Other or Non-standard Lettermail:
There are different Canada Post Lettermail rates for standard and non-standard categories. Also, the maximum size and weight limits are different for both. How to Send Lettermail in Canada?You can purchase postage stamps for Lettermail Canada Post at any postal outlet. Or you can print postage on your items through a postage meter or indicia. If the printed or affixed postage is enough, you may deposit your items:
Delivery can also take place through a container or general delivery. You can only drop off mail pieces with a postal indicia at a deposit location. There are several deposit locations for mailers throughout Canada, like:
The above deposit locations are allocated to companies depending on their mailing volume, type, and postal code. Please note: Canada Post processes your items on the next working day, if:
Canada Post delivers Lettermail items to:
However, before you send anything via Lettermail, you should know the Canada Post mail address format. Using the correct format helps postal workers deliver your mail piece without any delays. Canada Post Lettermail FormatFind below the address guidelines that mailers need to follow while addressing Lettermail items: Civic AddressIt is the most common type of mailing address in Canada and has only three lines:
But, civic addresses may have extra lines to make them more accurate, like:
Always mention the company name on the second line below the recipient’s name. You may add additional details on the third line of your mailing address. We have added an example of a properly-formatted civic address below: Claire Wilson Zack Lee There are also rural civic addresses in Canada that have rural postal codes. Here’s an example: Josh Murphy Postal Box AddressInstead of the civic address, Postal Box addresses have the Postal Box number followed by the station information on the second line. Here’s how you draft a Postal Box address: Liam Gauthier You may also mention a civic address in a Postal Box address. Please refer to the example below: Benjamin Moore If you have additional address information then add it below the recipient’s name. Rural Route AddressA rural route address contains a Rural Route Identifier followed by the station information. Below is an example: Jerry Brown If a Rural Route address also has a civic address, you can add it on the second line and push other details to the third line. General Delivery AddressGeneral Delivery addresses contain:
Military AddressesMilitary addresses should include the following details:
An example of a military address is: CAPT O.R Wright If you need to write bilingual addresses, insert a black vertical line separating both the addresses. Methods to Pay for Lettermail Canada PostIndividuals can pay for Lettermail by:
Contract customers or business mailers can pay for their postage in the following ways:
Individual consumers cannot use prepaid postage methods like meter impression and indicia. Also, you can pay through money order, debit card, or cash only when you drop off your items at the Post Office. Now that you know the acceptable payment methods, let’s find out how much is Canada Post Lettermail pricing. Canada Post Lettermail PricesThe Lettermail Canada Post rates differ due to several factors like your postage payment method, item size, and weight. If you don’t know how much it cost to ship Lettermail, you can take your items to the Post Office. Find below the Canada Post Lettermail Costs: Standard Lettermail
Other (Non-standard and Oversize) Lettermail
You may notice that you get a reasonable discount when buying stamps in bulk. Canada Post Incentive LettermailIncentive Lettermail is for mailers who want to mail in large quantities for discounted rates. Find below the rates for Incentive Lettermail:
Canada Post Letter Mail Sizes
Other Requirements to Send LettermailThere are other crucial Lettermail requirements that mailers need to consider. Firstly, you should seal all the sides of Standard Lettermail self-mailers and letters. If you are mailing brochures, newsletters, etc., without an envelope, they are subject to Other Lettermail rates. You need to wrap all Lettermail items securely to prevent:
The location of printing or graphics on a Standard Lettermail piece should not be:
Canada Post Lettermail Delivery TimeThe Canada Post Lettermail time is only an estimate as Lettermail deliveries are not guaranteed. Please find the delivery estimates for Lettermail below:
However, it depends on whether you are mailing to urban centres, remote areas, or northern regions. Some deliveries take up to 8 business days if you are mailing to rural areas or places that are difficult to reach. Lettermail Features and OptionsLettermail features are services included in the cost of the Lettermail postage. In short, they are a part of the Lettermail mailing option. Find below the two features of Lettermail: Mail ForwardingRecipients can get their Lettermail items forwarded to another address for free. Mailers may also put a Mail Forwarding request to direct their mail pieces elsewhere. Return to SenderIf you write a return address on your mail piece, it is sent back to you in case of non-delivery. Make sure to write it on the outside to get back your item without a fee. The item is forwarded to another delivery address if a Mail Forwarding request is already in effect. Now, let’s discuss some add-ons that mailers can avail of for an additional cost. Below are some add-ons or options that you may select at the time of mailing: Registered MailRegistered Mail helps you prove that your item was delivered to the correct person. You get a mailing receipt, delivery confirmation, and the recipient’s signature copy via this option. Forward Under CoverMailers can avail of this option and forward their items to a postmaster for reposting cancellation, or processing. Do Not ForwardYou can use the Do Not Forward add-on when you want to stop an addressee’s mail forwarding request. Instead of forwarding the item, Canada Post sends it to the return address. ConclusionLettermail is the most affordable, simple, and convenient way to send your mail pieces in Canada. But, you should follow the Canada Post Lettermail guidelines to keep your postage rates low and mail more smoothly. We hope we answered your questions like what qualifies as Lettermail and how to send it. If you want to prepare, print, and send your Lettermail pieces without any manual effort, Try PostGrid’s print and mail API. It can help you in every step, from designing your items to grabbing mailing discounts. Sign up to know more about how we can make your on-demand and bulk Lettermail campaigns a breeze! The post Canada Post Lettermail appeared first on PostGrid. source https://www.postgrid.ca/canada-post-lettermail/ source https://postgridcanadainc.tumblr.com/post/683902655329894400 Via https://harveywilson355.tumblr.com/post/683905939606241280
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