Updated October 2026.
Shipping is one of the biggest running costs for any Australian online store. If you send parcels with Australia Post, a free MyPost Business account is one of the easiest ways to bring that cost down. This guide explains how MyPost Business works, how the savings bands are calculated, what changed in 2026 and how the right packaging helps you save even more.
What is MyPost Business?
MyPost Business is Australia Post's online sending portal for businesses. It's free to sign up, and it lets you create and pay for shipping labels, book parcel pickups, manage returns and connect your online store, all in one place.
How MyPost Business savings bands work
MyPost Business discounts are based on how much you spend, not how many parcels you send. According to Australia Post:
- There are five savings bands. Savings start once you spend around $50 or more a week on eligible services.
- The more you spend, the higher your band and the bigger your discount, up to 40% on domestic parcels and up to 35% on international parcels compared with standard retail prices.
- Postage, eligible packaging and pickups all count towards your spend. Extra cover, returns and signature on delivery also count.
- Your band is based on your spend over the previous four weeks or 12 months, whichever gives you the better saving. If you qualify for a higher band you move up the next day, and your band holds for at least four weeks even if your spend drops.
As an example, Australia Post lists Zone 1 Parcel Post (up to 250g) from $5.82 at Band 5, a saving of $3.88 on the retail price.
What changed on 1 July 2026?
Australia Post increased its standard retail prices for domestic and international parcels on 1 July 2026. MyPost Business rates are calculated from those retail prices, so your discounted rates rose too, and pickup fees also increased. Check the current MyPost Business rates and savings guide for your exact prices.
With higher base prices, moving up a savings band, and choosing the smallest, lightest packaging that still protects your products, matters more than ever.
Other MyPost Business features that save time
- Online labels: create and pay for labels in the portal, then print them at your desk on 100x150mm thermal labels or A4 label sheets.
- Pickups: in major metro areas, Australia Post can collect up to 100 parcels at a time, Monday to Friday, so you don't need to queue at the post office.
- Store integrations: connect Shopify, eBay, BigCommerce, Shippit, ShipStation and 40+ other platforms to import orders automatically.
- Tracking and returns: customers can track parcels in the AusPost app, and you can create domestic return labels from the portal.
How packaging affects your shipping costs
Your postage price depends on parcel weight and size, so packaging choices have a direct effect on what you pay:
- Use the smallest box that fits. A snug mailing box reduces cubic size and stops products moving in transit. Our Box Finder can help.
- Send soft goods in satchels. Lightweight poly mailers are much lighter than boxes for clothing and other non-fragile items.
- Using AusPost prepaid satchels? Add protection with boxes sized to fit prepaid satchels.
- Choose light protective fill. Bubble wrap, packing paper and packing peanuts protect products without adding much weight.
- Buy packaging in bulk. Wholesale packaging lowers your cost per order.
MyPost Business FAQs
Is MyPost Business free?
Yes. There's no fee to open a MyPost Business account. You pay for the postage and services you use.
How much can I save with MyPost Business?
Australia Post says savings go up to 40% on domestic parcels and 35% on international parcels, depending on your savings band.
Does packaging count towards my MyPost Business spend?
Eligible Australia Post packaging bought through MyPost Business counts towards your spend. Packaging from other suppliers, like eBPak, doesn't count towards your band, but it can lower your cost per parcel by keeping parcels smaller and lighter.
Get your packaging sorted
eBPak supplies boxes, mailers, bubble wrap, labels and tape to Australian online stores, with fast delivery or pick up from Minto, NSW and Braeside, VIC. Contact us or call 02 8750 5347 for bulk pricing.
Sources: Australia Post – MyPost Business; Australia Post – Price changes effective 1 July 2026; Australia Post – Changes to MyPost Business. Rates and features are set by Australia Post and may change.