Reloadable prepaid · Canada

Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card review: fees, limits and how it works

Canadians who want a reloadable Visa without a bank account

Quick answer: The Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card is a Visa card you buy and reload at Canada Post offices, with no bank account needed. We couldn't confirm its fees, so check the card's terms before you buy. You can check your balance in the Canada Post Prepaid Card app. It suits Canadians without a bank account.

ProviderCanada Post
NetworkVisa
Monthly feeNot verified. See the card's terms.

Best for: Canadians who want a reloadable Visa without a bank account

Pros

  • Balance in the free Canada Post Prepaid Card app, or by phone at 1-888-483-0653

Cons

  • Merchants can't check the balance
  • Fees weren't confirmed for this file
A blue and red gradient debit card resting on a dark laptop keyboard — using the Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card
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Who it suits

Good fit if

  • Canadians without a bank account who want a Visa card
  • Loading cash in person at a post office

Skip it if

  • You want fees confirmed before you buy
  • You want to load money by direct deposit or e-Transfer
  • You want to build credit

Fees

Monthly feeNot verified. See the card's terms.
OtherNot verified

How to get and load it

Buy at a post office.

  • Reload at post offices

Activation

Follow the instructions in the card package.

Deposit protection and credit building

Protection: Not verified

Credit building: No

Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card FAQs

Does the Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card have a monthly fee?

Monthly fee: Not verified. See the card's terms.. Other charges to check: Not verified.

How do I activate the Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card?

Follow the instructions in the card package.

Is money on the Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card insured?

Not verified

Does the Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card build credit?

No

How do I add money to the Canada Post Reloadable Visa Prepaid Card?

You can load it by reload at post offices.

Official Canada Post site

Sources: www.canadapost-postescanada.ca · www.canadapost-postescanada.ca. Fees change; confirm on the official fee schedule.