1. What will be the CSIOnet mailbox fee in 2025?
A 1% inflationary increase will be applied to the 2025 CSIOnet mailbox fee, covering a twelve-month period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
2025 CSIOnet mailbox annual fee: $858.50 per mailbox.
2. Why is the CSIOnet mailbox fee increasing in 2025?
The 2024 CSIOnet mailbox fee was prorated to cover a seven-month period, from June 1 to December 31, 2024. In 2025, a 1% inflationary fee will be applied to the $850 mailbox fee. As a result, you will be invoiced $858.50 per mailbox in January 2025.
3. When was the CSIOnet fee increase communicated?
CSIO first advised members in December 2022 that the CSIOnet mailbox fee would increase to $850 in 2024. This was further communicated throughout 2024. We also informed members in March 2024 that a 1% inflationary fee would be applied to the 2025 annual mailbox fee.
4. How do I change or update my billing information?
Please email billing@csio.com mentioning the CSIOnet Mailbox ID/s along with the change request. If you need an invoice updated, please include the invoice number.
5. How do I pay my CSIOnet invoice?
For your convenience, there are two methods by which you can pay your CSIOnet account.
Payment Options:
1. Credit Card
You may pay your account by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or ApplePay through the “Review and pay” button on your CSIOnet invoice.
2. Online Banking
You may pay your invoice via online banking through BMO, CIBC, Desjardins, RBC, Scotiabank or TD.
6. Can I pay my CSIOnet invoice through online banking?
Yes, you can pay your CSIOnet invoice via online banking. To add CSIO as a payee to your online banking account:
- Log in to your online banking account
- Select Pay Bills (or the equivalent)
- Select Add/Edit Payees (or the equivalent)
- In the payee search field, type “CSIO” or “Centre for Study of…”
- Select CENTRE FOR STUDY OF INSURANCE OPERATIONS
- Enter the account number found on your CSIOnet invoice (e.g., BE1234A)
- Add CSIO as a new payee
7. Can I pay my CSIOnet invoice by Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT)?
At this time, we do not accept email money transfers.
8. Which browsers can I use to pay my CSIOnet invoice online?
The browsers that let you experience QuickBooks Payments at their best are Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox. If you are having difficulty viewing or using the online payment function, please try using one of the browsers listed.
9. Can I set up pre-authorized withdrawals from my account?
Pre-authorized withdrawals are not available at this time.
10. Can I call in to make a payment by credit card?
No, CSIO does not accept payment information over the phone. CSIO does not keep any credit card or payment information on file.
11. How do I cancel this invoice?
To cancel a CSIOnet mailbox that is no longer needed, please send an email to helpdesk@csio.com clearly indicating the CSIOnet ID for the account to be cancelled and the effective date of cancellation.
The account cancellation process takes a maximum of three (3) business days and you will be notified once the account has been cancelled.
12. What program does CSIO use to send invoices?
CSIO uses Quickbooks Online to generate and send CSIOnet invoices. You will receive an email from Quickbooks online to view and pay your invoice. When you click the review and pay button you will be taken to a secure payment page. If you have any questions about the invoice please contact billing@csio.com.