USPS Postage Rates
USPS® Rates are determined based on a combination of weight, mail class, and shape. For certain services, discounted pricing is available for customers who purchase from online PC Postage services such as Stamps.com. Below is a summary of the latest USPS prices:
New Rate (effective January 27, 2013) |
Postage Rates |
|---|---|
| First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) | $0.46 |
| First Class Mail Letter - each additional ounce | $0.20 |
| Postcard | $0.33 |
| First Class Mail flat (1 oz.) | $0.92 |
| First Class Mail flat - each additional ounce | $0.20 |
| First Class Mail International Letter | $1.10 |
| Express Mail (0.5 lb., zones 1&2) | $13.09* (and up) |
| Priority Mail (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $5.05* (and up) |
| First Class Package Service (1-3 oz.) | $1.69* (and up) |
| Parcel Select (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $5.42* (and up) |
| Standard Post (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $5.60* (and up) |
| Media Mail (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $2.53 (and up) |
| Express Mail International (0.5 lb., zone 1) | $32.59* (and up) |
| Priority Mail International (1 lb., zone 1) | $27.40* (and up) |
| First Class Package International Service (1-2 oz., zone 1) | $6.16* (and up) |
*Rates listed are discounted rates for online purchase available through Stamps.com
In addition to postage for delivery, the USPS also offers a variety of special services such as Certified Mail, Delivery Confirmation, and Insurance. Here is a summary of these special services:
| Certificate of Mailing | $1.20 |
| Certified Mail | $3.10 |
| Collect on Delivery (COD) | $6.45 (and up) |
| Electronic Delivery Confirmation Media Mail |
$0.20* |
| Electronic Delivery Confirmation Priority Mail, Parcel Select & First Class Package Service |
FREE* |
| Notice of Non-Delivery | $4.15 |
| Registered Mailing | $11.20 (and up) |
| Restricted Delivery | $4.75 |
| Return Receipt (Electronic) | $1.25 |
| Return Receipt | $2.55 |
| Return Receipt for Merchandise | $4.10 |
| Signature Confirmation | $2.20* |
| Special Handling | $9.00 (and up) |
| Stamps.com Insurance | $1.75 (and up) |
*Rates listed are discounted rates for online purchase available through Stamps.com
Simplify Postage Rates With Stamps.com
Stamps.com software includes everything customers need to calculate current postage rates. With Stamps.com all you need to do is weigh your mail piece and choose your mail class, destination, and special services and Stamps.com will automatically calculate the required postage. When postage rates change, Stamps.com will update the rates automatically. Best of all, unlike postal meters and other postage vendors, Stamps.com does not charge any fees to update rates.
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