Traveling Mailbox Review 2026
Traveling Mailbox includes page scans in every plan, not just photos of the envelopes. Here are its three plans, what each includes, the fees to watch and who it fits, from its own pricing page.
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From our YouTube channel, Virtual Postal Pro. The video uses Traveling Mailbox's October 2026 prices, which still matched its pricing page on Nov 8, 2026.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Envelopes a month | Page scans a month | Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $15/mo | 40 | 35 | 3 |
| Extended | $25/mo | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| Small Business | $55/mo | 200 | 180 | 10 |
Annual subscriptions get two months free "for life", per the pricing page. Active-duty military and veterans get 10% off monthly. Over your plan: $0.25 per extra envelope and $0.50 per extra page scan.
What every plan lists
Every plan includes a monthly allowance of page scans as well as envelope scans. Traveling Mailbox says it doesn't charge per scan or per request within your allowance.
Mark an item as junk and it isn't counted against your plan limits.
Shredding is free on all plans, and scanned mail is kept in unlimited cloud storage.
Each plan card says unused scans roll over. A footnote on the same page lists rollover for Extended, Small Business and Enterprise only, so ask if you're choosing Basic.
Upgrade or downgrade from the billing portal as your mail changes.
3 names on Basic, 5 on Extended, 10 on Small Business: a spouse, kids, a business or employees.
Extra services
The pricing page also lists mail forwarding, check deposits, package forwarding, package storage, envelope storage and envelope shredding. It doesn't show prices for forwarding or check deposits, so check its FAQ or ask support before you count on them. There's also a membership plan to keep your account open while you're not traveling; its price isn't on the pricing page either.
Support is by phone seven days a week (Eastern time) or by booked Zoom call, and the company says it has served customers since 2011 from its office in Sanford, North Carolina.
How it compares on scanning
Traveling Mailbox's entry price is higher than the cheapest plans we've checked, but scanning is where it differs. Say you want 10 two-page letters opened a month:
- Traveling Mailbox Basic: 20 of the 35 included page scans, so $15 for the month.
- iPostal1 Green: $9.99 plus 10 content scans at $2.25 each, so $32.49 for the month (prices checked Nov 7, 2026).
If you rarely open mail and only need the address, a cheaper plan can win. The price table has every entry plan we've checked.
A good fit if you
want most letters opened and readable as PDFs; share the mailbox with a partner, family or small team; or get a lot of junk mail you don't want counted.
Look elsewhere if you
only need an address and rarely open mail (see the price table), or need a domicile address for full-time RV life (see RV mail services).
Getting started
Pick an address and a plan
Choose from Traveling Mailbox's addresses, then the plan that matches your monthly envelopes and page scans.
Complete USPS Form 1583
Mail centers that receive mail for customers need a signed PS Form 1583 and two IDs before they can accept your mail. Traveling Mailbox has a Form 1583 page, and our LLC guide walks through the rules.
Manage your mail online
Incoming envelopes are scanned so you can see what arrived. Then choose what to open and scan, forward, shred or deposit.
Check Traveling Mailbox's current plans
Prices can change. Confirm on its site before you sign up.
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Common questions
How much does Traveling Mailbox cost?
From its pricing page, checked Nov 8, 2026: Basic $15 a month, Extended $25 a month and Small Business $55 a month. Annual subscriptions get two months free, and active-duty military and veterans get 10% off.
Does junk mail count against my Traveling Mailbox plan?
No. Traveling Mailbox says junk mail you mark as junk doesn't count toward your plan limits.
Do unused scans roll over?
The plan cards say unused envelope and page scans roll over to the next month. A footnote on the same page names Extended, Small Business and Enterprise plans, so confirm with Traveling Mailbox if you're on Basic.
What does Traveling Mailbox charge if I go over my plan?
$0.25 per additional envelope and $0.50 per additional page scan over your allowance, per its pricing page.
Do I need USPS Form 1583 for Traveling Mailbox?
Yes. Like other virtual mailboxes, you complete PS Form 1583 and show two IDs before mail can be received for you. USPS explains the rule in its CMRA FAQ.