Postage Rates

For large international shippers getting discounted USPS shipping through a consolidator, you may see a significant rate increase starting July 1, 2020 due to the USPS International price change.  (Customers who use Stamps.com for single package international shipping labels will not see a rate increase on July 1 – most Stamps.com customers fall into this category.) The […]

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a temporary, holiday shipping rate increase to start on Sunday, October 18, 2020 and end on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  Subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the proposed USPS holiday rate increase will impact five specific mail classes for shippers using Commercial Base pricing – Priority […]

The new 2020 USPS postage rates are now in effect and Stamps.com software is automatically updated with the new USPS pricing. No action is required for Stamps.com customers, so you can focus on mailing and shipping uninterrupted. Below you can see a summary of the new rates, along with a comparison of last year’s rates. […]

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 24, 2021, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2021 USPS shipping rate increase for customers buying postage online for DOMESTIC SHIPPING services. For information about the previously announced mailing […]

Starting January 24, 2021, the USPS will implement new rates for domestic and international mail classes as well as its Special Services. Want to learn more about these changes and how they may impact your mailing and shipping? We’ve created a new guide for our customers detailing the USPS rate and service change for each […]

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates for Mailing Services to be implemented on Sunday, January 24, 2021, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).  The 2021 rate increase for USPS Shipping services has not been released yet.  Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2021 USPS rate increase for […]

USPS Priority Mail is a fast and economical shipping service that provides delivery to anywhere in the United States within two to three days. With Priority Mail, you can send packages up to 70 lbs. and enjoy free USPS tracking and insurance of up to $50. Stamps.com customers enjoy discounts of up to 40 percent […]

The U.S. Postal Service has announced their peak holiday shipping rate increase to start on Sunday, October 3, 2021 through Sunday, December 26, 2021. The USPS introduced the peak holiday shipping rate increase in 2020, after UPS and FedEx introduced peak period increases in 2019. All three carriers noted the peak rate increase was due […]

The U.S. Postal Service has announced new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2022 USPS postage rate increase for customers buying postage online for DOMESTIC services. Since there was a postage rate increase in August 2021, the USPS will NOT be increasing First […]

The U.S. Postal Service provides multiple shipping services for international parcel delivery, shipping to more than 180 countries. Depending on the service you choose, delivery times vary from 3 days for expedited services to over 20 days for economical options. The USPS also offers flat rate options for Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail […]

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a second 2021 postage rate increase for mailing services (letters, postcards) to be implemented on Sunday, August 29, 2021 subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. This would be the second USPS postage rate increase of 2021, with the first rate increase going into effect on January 24, […]

When did the new USPS rates start?The 2021 USPS postage rate increase went into effect on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Is the price of a First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) increasing in 2021?If you purchase postage at the Post Office, the rate will remain $0.55. If you print postage online (via Stamps.com), the Metered […]

The 2020 USPS postage rate increase is just around the corner. Here are some FAQs to help you better understand the upcoming changes. When do the new USPS rates start? The 2020 USPS postage rates go into effect on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Is the price of a First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) increasing […]

The 2018 USPS rate increase go into effect on Sunday, January 21, 2018. No action is required of customers, as Stamps.com mailing and shipping solutions are designed to reflect real-time USPS pricing and will transition to the new rates in real time. This way our customers can print postage without any service disruptions. Below you’ll […]

  New USPS postage rates went into effect Sunday, January 22, 2017. Wondering if there’s anything you need to do to get these updated rates when mailing and shipping with Stamps.com? The good news is, you’re all set! All postage printed through Stamps.com will reflect the new 2017 USPS rates. Our mailing and shipping solutions—both […]

Effective January 22, 2017, the U.S. Postal Service will implement new rates for domestic and international mail classes as well as its Special Services. Want to learn more about these changes and how they may impact your mailing and shipping? We’ve created a new guide for our customers detailing the USPS rate and service change […]

It’s that time of the year again!  The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new shipping rates for select mail classes to be implemented on Sunday, January 22, 2017, if approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Here are some highlights of the 2017 postage rate increase for Commercial Base pricing (online postage rates): DOMESTIC SHIPPING Priority […]

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed new pricing for its Mailing Services to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).  If approved by the PRC, these price updates will go into effect in January 2017. Note:  This proposal DOES NOT include Shipping Services (First Class Package Service, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express).  2017 rates […]

If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendar for August 28, 2016, which is when the United States Postal Service® is implementing a handful of changes.  If you have questions, we have answers. First-Class Mail Parcel Retail Rates Are Rising What’s changing? The Retail (Post Office) rate for First-Class Mail® Parcel packages weighing 1-3 […]

Stamps.com’s Free USPS Priority Mail Rate Comparison Guide has been updated to include 2016 rates! This guide features an easy-to-use grid that allows shippers to determine rates for Priority Mail packages by zone. Shippers no longer need to guess which Priority Mail product is the most cost effective for their packages.  Using the grid in this guide, you […]