2019 USPS Postage rate increase guide

New 2019 U.S. Postal Service rates go into effect on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Stamps.com has compiled all you need to know about 2019 USPS rates in the new 2019 USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide. This guide will help you better understand the new USPS rates and how they may affect your business.

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This guide details the changes for the following domestic and international mail classes:

  • First Class Mail
  • Priority Mail
  • Priority Mail Express
  • First Class Package Service
  • Parcel Select Ground
  • USPS Retail Ground
  • Media Mail
  • Global Express Guaranteed
  • Priority Mail International
  • Priority Mail Express International
  • First Class Package International Service

Each mail class is presented with side-by-side comparisons between the current postage rates and the new 2019 postage rates, both for customers who buy postage at the Post Office and for customers who print postage online (using Stamps.com), taking advantage of discounted shipping rates.

The guide also includes changes to Special Services including Certified Mail, Registered Mail, USPS Tracking, and Signature Confirmation.

Download the Postage Rate Increase Guide

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