Micro Mailing Canada
Postcard Printing and Mailing Services in Canada
Postcard printing and mailing means turning your artwork into an addressed, sorted stack of cards deposited with Canada Post, with no envelope to open and no reason for the message to stay hidden. Micro Mailing Canada handles design checks, printing, address cleaning, inkjet addressing and deposit for runs from 1,000 to 100,000 pieces, and takes rush orders when your window is tight.
You have about three seconds
That is roughly how long a recipient takes to decide whether to read your piece or bin it. A postcard has an advantage no envelope has: it arrives already open, so the message is delivered whether or not the reader intended to engage with your mail at all. If you want the fuller picture of how a direct mail piece moves from concept to mailbox, our overview of how direct mail works walks through the stages behind that three-second moment.
That visibility is why postcards routinely return a higher ROI than letter mail for promotional campaigns. In one Canadian survey, 65% of respondents agreed with the statement, "I enjoy getting postal mail from brands about new products," and a postcard is the format best positioned to capture that goodwill because there is nothing to open, discard, or forget about in a drawer.
When a postcard is the right format
Postcards suit promotions and time-limited offers, launching a new product, and attracting new customers within a defined geographic area near a storefront or service territory. They also work well as a low-friction way to thank existing customers and maintain contact between purchases, since a card costs little to send and does not demand much of the recipient's attention.
They can double as an order form or a redeemable coupon, and because a short print run is inexpensive relative to other formats, postcards are a practical way to test marketing an offer before committing to a bigger campaign. If you have never run a mail campaign before, our guide for first-time postcard marketers covers the decisions you will need to make before your first order goes to print.
Design and print-ready checks
We design your postcard or check artwork you supply against print and postage specifications before it goes to press.
Address cleaning and inkjet addressing
Your list is validated and corrected, then names, offer codes, or other variable data are inkjet-printed onto each card.
Sorting and Canada Post deposit
Finished postcards are postal-sorted, bundled, and deposited at the correct Canada Post facility for your mail class.
What's included in a postcard printing and mailing order
Our postcard service covers design, or a specification check on artwork you already supply, and printing on stock that qualifies cleanly for the postage rate you budgeted. We also handle inkjet addressing and variable data, so each card can carry a name, an offer code, or other personalized detail as it prints.
Before anything goes to press, we run address validation and correction through our list cleansing service so you are not paying postage to send cards to dead or mistyped addresses. Once printed and addressed, cards are sorted, bundled, and deposited at the correct Canada Post facility for your mail class.
Choosing your run size and next step
We specialize in short runs of 1,000 to 100,000 mailings and are a first choice for rush orders when a promotion or launch date will not move. Because the entry point is low, postcard printing and mailing is also the most cost-effective way to try direct mail for the first time if you have never done any prior mailing.
Once you know roughly how many pieces you need and when you need them in the mail, the fastest next step is to request a quote for your campaign so we can confirm stock, addressing, and deposit timing against your date.
What makes a mailing work
- Confirm your postcard size and stock qualify for the postage rate you are budgeting for
- Decide whether you are mailing to an in-house list or to a defined route area with no list
- Run your mailing list through address validation and correction before printing
- Proof the inkjet address block and any variable data before the final run goes to press
- Set a short-run quantity between 1,000 and 100,000 pieces if you are testing an offer
- Confirm your Canada Post deposit facility and drop date before your production date
Frequently asked questions
How many postcards can I print and mail in one order?
We specialize in short runs from 1,000 up to 100,000 pieces, and we take rush orders when your timeline is tight. Because runs can start small, postcard printing and mailing is also a practical, low-cost way to test a new offer or try direct mail for the first time before scaling up to a larger quantity.
Should I mail postcards to my own list or to a neighbourhood?
If you already hold a list of names and addresses, Personalized Mail (formerly Addressed Admail) lets you target those specific recipients. If you do not have a list and want route-based coverage across a defined area instead, Neighbourhood Mail delivers to every address on a route without one.
What does postcard printing and mailing cost?
Cost depends on card size, stock, quantity, and addressing needs, so we do not quote a flat number here. Our direct mail cost guide explains the factors that drive pricing for a Canadian mailing so you can budget before requesting a formal quote for your specific run.
Can you turn around a rush postcard mailing?
Yes. We are a first choice for rush orders, and short runs of 1,000 to 100,000 pieces are our specialty, which keeps production straightforward when a launch date or promotion cannot move. Share your target mail date when you request a quote so we can confirm it against current production.
Do you clean my address list before mailing?
Yes. Every order includes address validation and correction, sometimes called list cleansing, so cards are not printed and posted to addresses that no longer exist or were entered incorrectly. This is handled before inkjet addressing so the corrected list is what actually goes on your cards.
Do postcards actually perform better than a letter mail piece?
Postcards have no envelope to open, so the message is seen whether or not the recipient intended to engage, and they routinely return a higher ROI than letter mail for promotional campaigns. In one Canadian survey, 65% of respondents agreed they enjoy getting postal mail from brands about new products.
Quick quote
Price your campaign
Send the neighbourhood, the quantity and the date you want it in homes. You get a single price covering data, printing, mail preparation and postage.
- Printing and postage quoted together
- Canada Post booking handled for you
- No account or minimum contract
