Physical Address Review: Virtual Mailbox Services

Whether you run a business from home, travel often, or just want a more convenient way to get your mail, Physical Address service can work for you. While their website design may look a little basic, you shouldn't let that deter you from considering this virtual mailbox service. (You'll be leaving money on the table if you do.)

Monthly pricing starting at $7.98

Looking for a virtual mailbox service that won't break the bank? Physical Address offers four plans with prices scaled (and named) by the number of monthly envelope scans included. Here's what you get with each:

• Plan 30 ($7.98/month): 30 envelope scans and 10 content scans, unlimited recipients, free local pickup, free registered agent and secure shredding, 3 months free storage for non-parcels.
• Plan 50 ($10.98/month): Includes everything in Plan 30, plus 50 envelope scans and 25 content scans, multi-user admin capabilities.
• Plan 100 ($16.98/month): Includes everything in Plan 50, plus 100 envelope scans and 50 content scans, suite number ending in zero.
• Plan 200 ($26.98/month): Includes everything in Plan 100, plus 200 envelope scans and 100 content scans.

Content scans included on all tiers; additional scans are very affordable

It's pretty great that even Physical Address's most basic tier includes 10 content scans - many virtual mailbox services don't offer this service until the second or third pricing tier. If you need additional content scans, they're just $0.20 each on all plans - which again separates Physical Address from the competition. Many of their competitors charge you by page.

Get 20% off when you pay annually

All of Physical Address's virtual mailbox plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. We also spotted a banner advertising 20% off the listed monthly subscription prices if you opt for annual billing (bringing your annual cost of $95.76 for Plan 30 down to just $76.61, for example).

Great bang for your buck

Physical Address offers some uncommon freebies, like unlimited recipients, local mail pickup, and secure shredding. If you're a business owner, you'll benefit even more: Physical Address includes a registered agent service at no extra cost, which means you'll also save time seeking out a separate service. You're getting exceptional value for your money here.

Free check deposits (excluding postage)

Another feature to take note of if you're penny-pinching is Physical Address's check deposit service, which only charges for postage when forwarding checks to your bank. Unlike competitors who may charge up to $10 per check, Physical Address keeps it simple and cost-effective.

Limited but high-quality locations

If for some reason you had your heart set on an address somewhere in a location off the beaten track (say, Alaska), this might not be the right virtual mailbox service for you. You'll find only eight localities to choose from across the US (including prime spots like Wall Street, Orlando, and Las Vegas), but here's why that's actually a good thing: Physical Address handles all mail processing in-house instead of outsourcing to third parties. This means you get same-day scanning and more reliable service, since your mail isn't being passed between different facilities. Also, your forwarding address will be a whole address, not a suite number, which looks a bit more professional.

Great customer ratings for reliability and support

You'll be pleased to know that Physical Address maintains an impressive reputation, with 91% of reviews being 5-star and an "A-" rating from the Better Business Bureau. While they've had a handful of complaints, they've been responsive in addressing them. Their customer service stands out as "first class" - they're known for being prompt and professional, even proactively following up if you need help during registration. You won't find any hidden fees beyond standard carrier charges for services like FedEx. One user who has relied on Physical Address for four years shares that they've consistently delivered reliable service, handling everything from bank statements to IRS documents without issue, and successfully forwarding mail to locations worldwide.

Fantastic value for money, no-risk trial

Physical Address is truly a hidden gem among virtual mailbox services. You'll get lots of useful features at a low monthly cost, while many other services charge extra fees for basic things. We're really impressed with the value for the money here, and there don't seem to be any significant trade-offs. Since there's a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can try it out without any risk to see if it meets your needs. We'd highly recommend trying Physical Address out.

On the Physical Address website