Your U.S. Mail Lifeline While Living Abroad
ExpatPostal gives Americans abroad a secure U.S. mailing address, included mail scanning, check scan service, important document handling, and eligible package access designed for life outside the United States.
Founding Member Seats Remaining: 200
Your $25 reservation is credited toward your first month when your mailbox is activated.
Still relying on family or friends to handle your U.S. mail?
When you live abroad, missing one important letter can create a serious problem.
IRS and tax letters
Important government mail can still arrive at a U.S. address even while you live overseas.
Bank mail
Banks may send account notices, cards, verification letters, or time-sensitive documents by mail.
Credit cards and IDs
Replacement cards, IDs, and driver licenses should be handled through secure procedures, not casual favors.
Legal and financial documents
Court, insurance, estate, financial, or official documents may still need a reliable U.S. mail destination.
Checks
Eligible members can request secure check scans for use with their own financial institution's mobile deposit system.
Amazon and U.S. retailer packages
Package-eligible members can receive approved U.S. retailer orders for secure pickup or approved coworking delivery where available.
Built for Americans living, working, retiring, or moving abroad
Americans already abroad
For people who need a dependable way to manage U.S. mail from overseas.
Moving abroad soon
Set up your U.S. mail plan before you leave the country.
Retirees abroad
Stop relying on family or friends to check important mail.
Cross-border professionals
Stay connected to U.S. mail, documents, and eligible packages while living or working near the border.
Digital nomads
Keep one stable U.S. mail solution while you move between countries.
Baja / Mexico residents
Useful for Americans in Mexico or Baja who need U.S. mail scanning and eligible package pickup access.
How ExpatPostal Works
Reserve your founding member spot
Pay $25 today to hold your spot. Your $25 is credited toward your first month when your mailbox is activated.
Choose your expected plan
After reserving, you will tell us whether you need standard mail scans, check scans, important document handling, package access, residential address support, or household access.
Complete activation and manage your mail
Once onboarding, required verification, and applicable postal authorization steps are complete, you will be able to manage your U.S. mail from abroad.
Founding Member Launch Pricing
We are opening the first 200 ExpatPostal founding member spots before public launch pricing begins.
Reserve today with a $25 credit toward your first month.
Limited-time launch pricing for early members.
Limited to the first 200 members.
Your $25 is not an extra fee — it is applied toward your first month when your mailbox is activated.
Reserve My Founding Member Spot You will choose your plan after reserving your spot.A clearer way to manage U.S. mail from abroad
Clear reservation process
Your $25 reservation is credited toward your first month. You are not paying an extra fee.
Built for Americans abroad
ExpatPostal is designed around the real mail problems Americans face when living outside the U.S.
Plan selection after reservation
After reserving, you will choose the plan that fits your mail volume, document handling needs, package access, and household setup.
Activation before mail handling
You will complete required onboarding, verification, and postal authorization steps before your mailbox is activated.
Reservation checkout is processed through Stripe.
Choose your expected membership after reserving
Reserve your founding member spot first. Then select the ExpatPostal membership that best fits your mail, document, package, and household needs.
Basic Digital Mailbox
$22/monthNormally $25/month.
Perfect for Americans living abroad who need a secure U.S. mailing address and digital access to mail.
Includes standard mail scanning, 20 mail scans per month, mail logging, notifications, junk mail discard, and secure digital mailbox access.
Basic does not include standard package access. Approved small-item handling may be available for IDs, credit cards, checks, and essential documents.
Gold Membership
$69/monthNormally $76/month.
Best for members who need occasional package pickup access in Baja California.
Includes everything in Basic, 50 mail scans per month, up to 2 users with the same last name, 5 packages per month, and packages up to 15 lbs each.
Includes secure package pickup access, secure pickup scheduling, and 5-day package storage.
Platinum Membership
$99/monthMost Popular — normally $109/month.
Best for frequent package users who want priority processing and expanded package access.
Includes everything in Gold, 100 mail scans per month, 10 packages per month, packages up to 25 lbs each, priority processing, and U.S. letter sending available.
Residential Address Add-On is not available on Platinum.
Premium Membership
$149/monthNormally $164/month.
Best for members who need higher package capacity and Residential Address eligibility.
Includes everything in Platinum, 200 mail scans per month, 15 packages per month, packages up to 50 lbs each, priority handling, and U.S. letter sending available.
Residential Address Add-On eligible — $49/month per person.
Household Membership
$199/monthNormally $219/month.
Best for couples or households living abroad who need shared mail and package access.
Includes up to 2 household users, 300 mail scans per month, 20 packages per month, packages up to 50 lbs each, priority handling, and secure package pickup access.
Residential Address Add-On eligible — $49/month per person.
Important plan rules
- Packages must fit inside a standard car trunk by length and width.
- Packages are stored for up to 5 days after notification.
- Packages held after 5 days are billed at $5/day per package.
- Packages are not forwarded internationally.
- U.S. letter sending is available on eligible plans.
- Magazines count toward package allowance unless Magazine Handling Add-On is active.
- Residential Address Add-On is available only with Premium and Household memberships.
- Check Scan Service is scan-only; ExpatPostal does not deposit, endorse, cash, or process checks.
Coworking Basic and Coworking Platinum Delivery Upgrade options are available for approved coworking partner locations and may be selected during onboarding where eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $25 reservation an extra fee?
No. Your $25 reservation is credited toward your first month when your mailbox is activated.
Why do I need to reserve a spot?
We are opening the first 200 founding member spots before public launch pricing begins. The reservation helps us prioritize serious founding members and prepare onboarding.
When do I choose my plan?
After reserving your founding member spot, you’ll choose your expected plan and complete next-step onboarding.
Can I start receiving mail immediately?
No. Mailbox activation happens after your reservation, plan selection, required onboarding, verification, and applicable postal authorization steps are completed.
Who is ExpatPostal for?
ExpatPostal is for Americans living abroad, moving abroad, retiring abroad, traveling often, working remotely, or living near Baja while needing access to important U.S. mail.
What kind of mail can this help with?
ExpatPostal is designed for important U.S. mail such as IRS and tax notices, bank mail, credit cards, IDs, driver licenses, checks, legal documents, financial documents, and eligible packages.
Can I receive Amazon or U.S. retailer packages?
Members with package access may use their ExpatPostal U.S. mailing address to receive eligible Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and other U.S. retailer packages, subject to plan limits and package rules.
Does ExpatPostal ship packages internationally?
No. ExpatPostal does not provide international package forwarding. Eligible packages are handled according to the member's pickup, storage, or approved coworking delivery options.
What is Check Scan Service?
Eligible members may request a secure scan of the front and back of a received check for use with their own financial institution. ExpatPostal does not deposit, endorse, cash, negotiate, process, or guarantee acceptance of checks.
Who operates ExpatPostal?
ExpatPostal is operated by Metro Business Services LLC. ExpatPostal is not affiliated with the United States Postal Service, any government agency, bank, or financial institution.
What happens after I reserve?
You will receive confirmation, choose your expected plan, and get the next onboarding instructions.
What if I am not ready to reserve?
You can start with the free Americans Abroad Mail Checklist and reserve later.
Ready to stop worrying about important U.S. mail?
Reserve one of the first 200 ExpatPostal founding member spots and secure limited-time launch pricing for early members.
Your $25 reservation is credited toward your first month when your mailbox is activated.