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In this review, we’ll go over the details of the Anytime Mailbox platform and explain how it compares to others on the market.
Overview
Anytime Mailbox first launched in 2013 and its dedicated virtual mailbox services are designed for travelers, expats, digital nomads, and small businesses. They now have head offices in both Nevada, USA, the Philippines, and Singapore, and can boast one of the largest selections of virtual addresses on the market, (1387 locations at the time of writing).
This cloud-based platform has proved very popular with customers, especially for the number of low-budget plans it has available. That being said, is Anytime Mailbox the right choice for you? Today, we’ll explore its features and prices, and customer reviews, and rate its specific services overall.
Our Approach:
For our Anytime Mailbox review, we have focused on four main questions:
- Is Anytime Mailbox a good deal?
- Who are their packages best suited for?
- Are there better deals available?
- Who uses Anytime Mailbox and how did they rate their experience?
Anytime Mailbox Review Summary
Anytime Mailbox is a great option for those looking for a low-budget virtual mailbox service. Both the website and app are well designed making it easy to manage your mail remotely. With thousands of addresses available across the U.S and abroad, the service is useful for customers all around the world. The sub $10 a month plans are a great choice for ex-pats and travelers. However, the fees if you go over your quota, are high on the lowest-priced options. It is important to bear this in mind when you choose your package.
Anytime Mailbox Pros
- Some of the lowest industry prices provide great customer value
- Fast and easy remote mail management services across devices
- Free unlimited online storage
- All disposed mail is recycled (and can be shredded if requested)
- Extremely secure 2048-bit SSL connection
- Good customer support
Anytime Mailbox Cons
- There are better services available for business users (Earth Class Mail for example)
- Check deposit is not available at all addresses
- Fees if you go over your monthly quotas (mail you receive, scans you request) are high
- Finding the right plan can also be difficult as prices and available plans vary on the location
Anytime Mailbox Alternatives
A more transparent low-budget option is available through Traveling Mailbox, however, the number of available addresses is far fewer. Earth Class Mail is a better choice for more sophisticated, higher volume services directed towards businesses.
We like US Global Mail due to its free check depositing facility and unlimited incoming mail items on all plans. However, they only provide one virtual address based in Houston, Texas.
SEE OUR TOP 6 SERVICE REVIEWS |
BEST FOR EXPATS & TRAVELERS: TRAVELING MAILBOX |
BEST FOR BUSINESS: EARTH CLASS MAIL |
BEST BUDGET: ANYTIME MAILBOX |
BEST FOR RVers: MYRVMAIL |
BEST FOR CHECK DEPOSITING: US GLOBAL MAIL |
MOST ADDRESS CHOICES: iPOSTAL1 |
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Anytime Mailbox Ratings
Value – 4/5
Anytime Mailbox has some of the lowest price plans on the market.
Some of the price structures are as low as $4.98 a month. However, they vary upon location, which can make finding the bargain you are looking for a little difficult. It is also tough to discern quotas and mail allocation as while this is generally split into Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Unlimited, not all locations have all four. This means you might search for a while before landing on the right plan for you. Also, you need to pay attention to the quotas, because if you go over them the fees will add up.
Customer Service – 4.5/5
Anytime Mailbox live support is reliable and easy to access.
The live support feature is very good indeed. Accessible Monday to Sunday from 5 am to midnight (PST), Anytime Mailbox offers one of the best customer support available by any virtual mailbox service. Email and phone call options are also available within operating hours. Overall their customer service network is professional and responsive.
Ease of Use – 4.5/5
A well-designed web and phone app available on PC, Mac, Android & IOS.
The web and phone apps make it easy to access and manage your mail anytime and anywhere. You can view scans and request what to do with your mail from the account dashboard. The interface is uncluttered and intuitive to use even on mobile. Native app alerts, text messaging, or email alerts can be set up so that you know mail has arrived. Overall, the service gets high points in this regard.
Included Features – 4/5
Anytime Mailbox has the main virtual mailbox features, enterprise options are lacking, however.
For personal and small business use, Anytime Mailbox has everything you need. However, those that require check deposit facilities should ensure that the address they choose accommodates. That being said with over 1300 addresses available you will not have a problem. Similar to Traveling Mailbox, while there are features and mail volumes available for small businesses, (on Unlimited Plans), enterprise users should look towards Earth Class Mail instead.
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Anytime Mailbox: Price Plans
Anytime Mailbox differs from most of the competition in that price plans vary across locations, with the plans available also different depending on the address you choose. This makes describing the available price plans difficult. However, this next section will provide a general look at what you can expect with an Anytime Mailbox price plan. Here we have taken an address from New York state as an example.
Bronze Plan: From $4.98 p/mo
The Anytime Mailbox Bronze Plans are designed as a low-budget starter option for those that do not have much mail sent a month. Main virtual mailbox services are available on this plan, it is just your quota is lower. The package breakdown is as follows:
- 30 Incoming Envelopes / Month
- 5 Page Content Scans / Month
- 4 Mailbox Recipients
- 0.15c per Mail Shredding
- Unlimited Cloud Storage
- Unlimited Recycling
- Free storage for 30 days
Who should purchase the Anytime Mailbox Bronze Plan?
The Anytime Mailbox Bronze plan is for customers that will not receive much mail. If you are an expat or traveler, you may be fine with such limited included scans. Families and businesses would struggle.
Silver Plan: $14.99 p/mo
Anytime Mailbox’s Silver Plan is only marginally more than the Bronze Plan. Similar features apply, however, here the mail and scan quota are larger. The plan includes:
- 60 Incoming Envelopes / Month
- 10 Page Scans / Month
- 4 Mailbox Recipients
- 0.15c per Mail Shredding
- Unlimited Cloud Storage
- Unlimited Recycling
- Free storage for 30 days
Who should purchase the Anytime Mailbox Silver Plan?
With its similarities to the Bronze Plan but with doubled quotas on mail received and scanned, the Silver Plan is best suited to expat families and travelers. Digital Nomads may also benefit as long as their expected mail volume falls within the quotas.
Gold Plan: $29.99 p/mo
The Anytime Mailbox Gold Plan once more doubles the quota of the previous level plan. The package includes:
- 120 Incoming Envelopes / Month
- 20 Page Scans / Month
- 4 Mailbox Recipients
- 0.15c per Mail Shredding
- Unlimited Cloud Storage
- Unlimited Recycling
- Free storage for 30 days
Who should purchase the Anytime Mailbox Gold Plan?
The Gold Plan is designed for large expat families, small businesses, and digital nomads that expect a significant amount of incoming physical mail and are willing to pay close to $30 a month for a virtual mailbox service.
Unlimited Plan: $69.99 p/mo
The Anytime Mailbox Unlimited Plan provides the same services as above, however now the all-important quota on mail received is unlimited, with available scans amounting to 100 pages a month. Another difference is that free shredding is now part of the plan and is also unlimited.
- Unlimited Incoming Envelopes / Month
- 100 Page Scans / Month
- 4 Mailbox Recipients
- Unlimited Free Mail Shredding
- Unlimited Cloud Storage
- Unlimited Recycling
- Free storage for 30 days
Who should purchase the Anytime Mailbox Unlimited Plan?
The Unlimited Plan is designed specifically for businesses. The unlimited quotas on mail received and shredding, along with the 100-page scans is best suited to business use. However, bear in mind only 4 recipient names can be attached to the account. Any additional name will cost an extra $10 per month.
Anytime Mailbox Customers
Anytime Mailbox is used by expat families, travelers, digital nomads, and business owners, that
- Want reliable virtual mailbox services on a tight budget
- Want easy an easy-to-use management interface that can be used on the move
- Want complete control over their incoming U.S mail while based abroad
- Are looking for good-priced unlimited quota plans for business
Here are some verified reviews (from the Trust Pilot website) by customers that are using Anytime Mailbox for their virtual mailbox needs:
“The process was signing up for my virtual address was very fast and convenient! I am looking forward to continuing doing business with Anytime Mailbox.“
“Fast, easy, self explanatory in terms of the sign up process and very inexpensive! I am very pleased with my selection at this time.“
“I needed a physical address for mail delivery and Anytime Mailboxes provided the service. All is good.“
A small number of negative reviews can also be found. However, it is good to see that a customer representative at Anytime Mailbox has responded to these with assistance and apologies:
“There needs to be a better response time for approvals.“
“Had trouble communicating with the online notary, twice.“
Final Thoughts on Anytime Mailbox
Essentially, Anytime Mailbox is a great option for expats and travelers on a small budget with limited mail volumes. If your mail quota needs do increase, the service has a lot of flexibility with the varying available plans. However, the Silver and Gold plans here are not as generous as the Traveling Mailbox, Extended Plan (which costs just $25 per month and offers 100 incoming mails and 80-page scans). Small businesses will want to consider the Unlimited package that does offer some great quotas for the price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need to purchase new hardware or software to use Anytime Mailbox?
Anytime Mailbox does not require additional hardware or software. On PC, Mac, Android, or IOS, you can simply login to your account via the cloud and begin managing your mail remotely.
Will Anytime Mailbox store my physical mail for me while I am away?
Yes, all mail on all accounts is stored for 30 days as part of your plan. Electronic copies can be kept indefinitely in your unlimited cloud account. Hardcopy originals after 30 days cost 0.05c per item, per month to store.
Does Anytime Mailbox have a Check Deposit Service?
Yes. The Mail-in Check Deposit Service is available on all plans, AS LONG AS THE ADDRESS STATES CHECK DEPOSIT IS AVAILABLE. It is important to check this. The cost of a check deposit varies depending on the applicable location.
Are there penalties if I go over the limits of my plan?
Anytime Mailbox does not issue penalties for going over your quota. However, all plans do state the cost of additional services and volumes once the monthly quota has been reached.
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