New USPS Postage Rates
The U.S. Postal Service has implemented a postage rate increase, effective January 4, 2010, for some domestic and international shipping classes.
- Priority Mail: Stamps.com customers can save an average of 5.7%, and up to 13%, on Priority Mail shipments. See Priority Mail Prices and Discounts for details.
- Express Mail: Stamps.com customers save 5% on all Express Mail shipments. See Express Mail Prices and Discounts for details.
- International: Stamps.com customers save 5% on Priority Mail International shipments and 8% for Express Mail International. See International Prices and Discounts for details.
Summary of New USPS Rates
Here is a summary of the new USPS rates:
U.S. Postal Service Mail Class |
New Rate (effective 1/4/2010) |
|---|---|
| Express Mail | $13.65 and up |
| Priority Mail | $4.90 and up |
| Global Express Guaranteed (0.5 lb) | $33.95 and up |
| Express Mail International (0.5 lb) | $26.95 and up |
| Priority Mail International | $11.45 and up |
Stamps.com software includes everything customers need to calculate the new 2010 postage rates. Best of all, unlike postal meters and other postage vendors, Stamps.com does not charge any fees to update rates.
