Can you ship Bankers Boxes?
Yes, you can ship using a Bankers Box, but you should use one specifically for mailing. Another option is to place your Bankers Box in a sturdy shipping box.
While the USPS will ship anything that’s properly addressed with postage (even coconuts and potatoes), chances are the documents you are shipping require a bit more care. Typical Bankers Boxes will probably need quite a bit of tape in order to ensure it keeps its shape and that its contains remain in the box.
The better option is to use a Bankers Box made specific for mailing. It is sturdier than a document box that has a loose lid that you’d have to tape down. In fact, it features a self adhesive tab to ensure a secure seal.
You do not want to risk the parcel tearing and having your documents lost. So while USPS will ship a taped up Bankers Box with removable lid, you’ll want to instead buy the specific box designed for transit and shipping, which can be purchased from Amazon here.
How much will a Bankers Box cost to ship?
The cost of shipping will depend on how heavy your shipment is and how far you will be shipping it. Let’s use an example of a:
- 10x12x15 inch Banker Box filled with documents.
- Example total weight is 20 pounds.
- Shipping from San Francisco to New York.
We can run your own dimensions through our shipping calculator to get shipping prices for your particular box. You can see that in example, the best deal is through UPS Ground. It will take 4 delivery days. Parcel Select from USPS comes in at a close second in terms of price, but will take 7 days to deliver. If you need pickup, you might be better off with using USPS as it is free. UPS may charge you a fee for pickup. If you need it shipped to arrive the next day, UPS Next Day Air® looks to be your best bet.
| Carrier | Delivery Days | Rate | Attribute | Buy a Label |
| UPS Ground | 4 | $30.10 | Best deal | Buy now |
| USPS Parcel Select | 7 | $30.58 | Free pickup | Buy now |
| UPS Next Day Air® Early | 1 | $156.28 | Fastest | Buy now |
In order to get the example prices above, you’ll need to buy your postage through shipping software like Stamps.com or ShippingEasy). They provide discounts by letting you print your own shipping labels. If you go to a retail UPS or USPS location, you will be paying more, often times a significant amount.