Everything You Need to Know About Stamps.com

No. All you need is a printer and your computer or phone. You can print shipping labels on plain paper or adhesive labels, postage on our NetStamps® labels or direclty onto any kind of envelope, and on Certified Mail® forms.

NetStamps are USPS-approved blank labels on which you can print your own stamps. Simply buy postage on Stamps.com, use any printer to print on a NetStamps sheet or roll, and stick the NetStamp to an envelope, postcard, or other First Class Mail.

We support all printers from laser and inkjet to high speed thermal printers.

Yes. Thermal printers work great for label-based postage like Priority Mail or Ground Advantage. For NetStamps, use our USPS-approved sheets with any standard inkjet or laser printer.

Yes. Stamps.com lets you print professional shipping and return labels for all major carriers. Use plain paper, sticky labels, or thermal printers. Labels include barcodes and tracking, so your shipments are always ready to be scanned and delivered on time. You can even use our mobile app to print labels via WiFi or QR-codes when you don’t have access to a printer.

No. First Class Mail® stamps printed with Stamps.com never expire. If rates change, you can print make-up postage or combine stamps so you never lose value.

While price varies depending on weight and destination, rates for this service begin at $17 dollars.

Regular, Legal, and Padded

Nonmachinable envelopes might be non-rectangular, rigid, unevenly thick, or have non-paper closures, meaning they cannot be processed efficiently by USPS’s automated sorting equipment, and require special handling, resulting in a surcharge in addition to the standard postage.

USPS Priority Mail generally delivers in 2-3 business days. First-Class Mail, while more economical, typically takes 1-5 business days for delivery.

USPS Priority Mail typically takes one to three business days, depending on destination, to deliver. You can easily check for a delivery time estimate on USPS’s Priority Mail Delivery Map.

Educational materials like books, music, or videos that never include any products or advertising.

First-Class Mail International®

Yes. Your packages may be inspected to ensure compliance, as USPS is very strict about what items qualify for Media Mail.

Sending Certified Mail through Stamps.com takes just minutes and eliminates the need for a post office trip.

• Sign up for Stamps.com to access USPS Certified Mail online.
• Enter your recipient details and select USPS Certified Mail as your service.
• Choose whether to include a Return Receipt (green card or electronic).
• Print your Certified Mail label using any standard printer.
• Drop it in your mailbox or schedule a free USPS pickup, no forms or lines needed.

You’ll receive real-time tracking updates and proof of delivery digitally stored in your Stamps.com account.

No. DHL Express typically does not deliver on Sundays in most regions. However, Sunday delivery may be available in select areas or for time-definite international shipments with specific service upgrades. Check with DHL directly for regional availability.

Drop off your shipment 24 hours a day, seven days a week at one of the 60,000 UPS dropoff locations across the United States. This includes UPS Stores, UPS Drop Boxes, CVS, Michaels, and Advanced Auto Parts.

UPS 2nd Day Air guarantees delivery by the end of the second business day. For time-critical shipments, you can choose UPS 2nd Day Air A.M., which delivers by 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, or 2:00 PM (depending on destination) on the second business day.

UPS Standard generally delivers within 1 to 5 business days, with residential deliveries typically occurring between 9 AM and 9 PM. The exact delivery time depends on the distance the package travels and the specific destination.

UPS Next Day Air offers guaranteed delivery by 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., or end of day on the next business day, depending on the destination and specific service selected. Deliveries are made Monday through Friday, with Saturday delivery available in select areas for an additional fee.

UPS Ground tracking uses a system of scans to update customers on the location and status of their packages as they move through the UPS network. Each package is assigned a unique tracking number, and as it travels, it’s scanned at various points, including when it’s received, when it’s transferred between facilities, and when it’s out for delivery.

USPS Ground Advantage delivery time is typically the slowest for domestic shipping services, taking two to five business days depending on the destination.

UPS Ground typically takes 1 to 5 business days for delivery with 90% of UPS® Ground packages being delivered in 3 days or less.

UPS Next Day Air is significantly faster than UPS Second Day Air, delivering packages by the next business day, while UPS Second Day Air delivers within two business days. It’s the fastest standard overnight service offered by UPS.

UPS Ground Saver is typically slower than UPS Standard, with delivery times ranging from 2-7 business days, whereas UPS Standard generally delivers within 1-5 business days.

Stamps.com’s multi-location feature allows businesses with multiple warehouses, stores, or offices to manage shipping from all locations in one central account. Each location can print shipping labels, access negotiated carrier discounts, and track deliveries — all from the same cloud-based shipping software.

With Stamps.com, you can assign unique sender addresses and shipping preferences to each site, ensuring accurate postage, correct shipping labels, and streamlined shipping rates management. Orders can automatically route to the nearest fulfillment center to save time and cost.

Yes. Multi-location accounts allow administrators to manage separate carrier profiles, billing preferences, and return addresses for each branch while maintaining centralized reporting and visibility for the entire organization.

Absolutely. You can create individual user logins for each site or team member, giving them secure access to the shipping software without sharing credentials. Admins can set user permissions, monitor activity, and manage labels across all business locations.

Every location operates from the same account configuration, so label formats, carrier settings, and shipping services remain consistent. Standardized templates help ensure every shipping label includes the correct brand information, return address, and service level.

Yes. The Stamps.com dashboard provides complete visibility into shipments from all business locations. You can filter by location, carrier, date range, or delivery status to view detailed tracking and shipping estimates in one centralized place.

Stamps.com supports USPS®, UPS®, and DHL® for domestic and international shipments. Each location can choose its preferred carrier, or headquarters can centrally manage carrier selection and apply shipping discounts automatically.

Yes. Stamps.com’s compare carriers tool lets each location view real-time shipping rates from multiple carriers and select the most cost-effective or fastest service available. It helps ensure each branch is always choosing the best option for every shipment.

Yes. Admins can access shipping reports that track postage spending, volume, and performance by location. These analytics help optimize carrier use, reduce costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency across your multi-location shipping network.

You can start by creating a single Stamps.com business account and enabling multi-user or multi-location settings within the account dashboard. From there, you can add additional sites, assign roles, and connect carrier accounts or integrations.

Yes. You can choose UPS Standard, Worldwide Expedited, Saver, or Express. Pick the speed you need and use your shipping discounts to keep costs down.

Generally, it takes Priority Mail International six to ten business days. USPS hands off shipments at the border of the destination country before  the local postal service completes the delivery.

Delivery is made by the country’s postal service in 3 – 5 business days, depending on the destination.

While price varies depending on weight and destination, rates for this service begin at $17 dollars.

UPS Worldwide Saver is faster than UPS Worldwide Expedited, offering delivery by the end of the next business day to major business centers, compared to 2-5 business days for Worldwide Expedited. Worldwide Saver provides a more economical alternative to premium express services while maintaining quick delivery.

Flat Rate Envelopes are ideal for documents or small, dense items weighing 4 lbs or less, as they offer a single price based on the destination country. For items between 4 lbs and 70 lbs, or those that don’t fit into the Flat Rate Envelopes, you’ll need to ship by weight using your own packaging. It’s more affordable to use Flat Rate boxes if your item is under 20 lbs.

Stamps.com makes international shipping easy by offering international services from USPS, UPS, and other carriers including GlobalPost. We make customs forms hassle free, so you can complete them online with ou guidance, and simply print to include with your international shipment.

Ship with USPS, UPS, DHL Express, and GlobalPost from one dashboard. Compare transit times and costs, generate documents, and keep tracking in a single workflow—no juggling tools.

Yes. When you create an international label, you can see estimated duties and taxes to help you price orders accurately and set clear expectations at checkout.

Most cross-border packages require harmonized (HS) codes on customs documents. Stamps.com helps you generate electronic customs forms with the right details—including HS codes and commercial invoices—alongside your label.

Every label printed with Stamps.com comes with carrier-approved tracking. You can log in to track delivery anytime. You can also send shipment notification emails with tracking links directly to your recipients—saving you time and keeping customers informed.

You can log into your app and visit your “history” page to view real-time tracking information for every item you send. You can also enter your tracking number on the UPS website to see tracking updates.

You can view near real time tracking updates for Registered Mail and certified mail through Stamps.com and USPS tracking.

The service called Registered Mail can be paired with USPS options like Restricted Delivery and Return Receipt. USPS offers these add-ons to increase control and confirmation.

Every label includes a tracking number. Stamps.com adds shipment tracking updates to your orders and lets you share status links in emails or support replies. Customers can see when a package is accepted, in transit, out for delivery, and delivered. Clear updates reduce “Where is my order?” messages.

Yes. Certain services include an on-time shipping promise. If a shipment arrives late, you can request a refund or credit.

Yes. Every Stamps.com shipping label includes free package tracking, so you and your customers can easily track deliveries from start to finish.You can sync updates back to your store and send customer notifications.

Economy provides door-to-country events. Standard, Plus, and Go provide full door-to-door tracking, including a final delivery update.

No. Anyone with the tracking number can view status and scan history at stamps.com/tracking. You can share that link so customers check progress anytime without logging in.

You will see the latest status along with a clear event timeline of scans from acceptance through delivery. Delivery confirmation and proof of delivery appear when the carrier provides them.

Yes. Stamps.com provides automatic access to Commercial Pricing and negotiated discounts that aren’t available at the Post Office. You can save up to 87% on USPS® rates, 82% on UPS®, and 40% on package insurance for items valued over $200. Unlike postage meters or DIY trips to the Post Office, there are no hidden fees, ink costs, or equipment leases.

Plans start at just $20.99/month, with no long-term contracts or expensive equipment leases. Every plan includes built-in postage and shipping discounts, label and envelope design, free pickups with all top carriers, contacts and address book management, reporting, and more. Larger businesses can upgrade to multi-user and multi-location plans with centralized controls and reporting. Our customers report saving more than $25/month thanks to our rate discounts as well as more than 5 hours monthly by printing online.

No. Our negotiated carrier discounts ensure you pay less for First Class Mail® stamps and get up 88% off shipping services from USPS, UPS, and other top carriers. These are discounts you will not find at the Post Office as they are reserved for high volume enterprises. Check stamps.com/carriers for latest on carriers and rates.

Our rate advisor feature helps you calculate exact postage or shipping rate for anything you send. All you need is your item’s weight and dimensions — we do all the math for you and recommend cheapest, fastest, and best rates across all carriers.

Flat Rate pricing allows you to ship packages to any domestic address at a fixed price, regardless of weight (up to 70 lbs) or distance. You must use designated USPS Flat Rate packaging (envelopes or boxes). This eliminates the need to weigh packages or calculate shipping costs based on distance.

With USPS, Stamps.com customers have access to Commercial Base, Commercial Plus, Cubic Pricing, and Negotiated Service Agreements. Savings include:

• Up to 16% on all Priority Mail Express^® shipments
• Up to 30% on Priority Mail^® shipments
• Up to 7% on international shipments
• Up to 40% on package insurance

With UPS, Stamps.com customers get up to 73% off UPS 2^nd Day Air^® and up to 77% off UPS^® Ground Daily Rates.* Plus, many common surcharges are waived, including the residential surcharge for UPS Ground shipments.

*UPS rates are limited to shipping from the continental U.S. only. These rates and discounts exclude shipment origins from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. These rates and any applicable discounts are subject to change at any time without notice.

Yes. Add a credit card to your Stamps.com account and buy postage, labels, and insurance as you go. It’s simple to manage spend, share receipts, and reconcile at month-end. If you prefer, you can also use cost codes to track expenses by user or department.

Rate shopping shows services and prices side by side before you print. Compare delivery time, tracking level, and final shipping rate across carriers in one view. Pick the best value for each order, then save those choices into rules so future shipments use the same smart defaults automatically.

You can unlock shipping discounts on popular services, saving up to 77% on UPS Ground and up to 73% on UPS 2nd Day Air. International services offer savings up to 83%.

Check UPS shipping costs in one view. Compare by package type, weight, and delivery time to choose the best rate for each order.

Yes. Our reports show you you activity and total spend by carrier, mail class, shipping service — so you always know how much you send. You can customize your reports by date and, if you are on our multi-location plan, you can also view activity and spend per location and user.

Yes. Assign users, roles, and cost codes, then export reports that break down label spend, refunds, and insurance by person or team. Using a single credit card doesn’t mean losing visibility—your shipping software keeps the details organized for finance and operations.

You can track carrier performance, transit times, label volume, spend, balances, and exceptions. These reports turn raw activity into actionable insight you can use to optimize shipping processes and reduce shipping costs.

By revealing patterns like overspending on certain lanes, improper package sizes, or services that miss on time delivery. You can shift volume, refine packaging, and choose better services. Over time, those changes compound into measurable cost savings.

Yes. Apply filters and cost codes to attribute spend and volume to the right projects or channels. That visibility helps you evaluate promotions, catalog changes, and fulfillment locations with clear, defensible numbers.

Reports can be generated on demand so you always have the latest available information after label creation. That up-to-date view supports real time style decisions during daily standups or carrier cut-off meetings.

Export to CSV and drop it into spreadsheets, BI dashboards, or data pipelines. Many teams join shipping data analytics with order and inventory data to model transit times, forecast carrier capacity, or test the impact of new fulfillment nodes which are powerful ways to leverage shipping for growth.

Toggle between counts and Amount Paid to present either volume or spend. Print or export a concise summary for a board deck, or share a deeper CSV when stakeholders want to drill into shipping operations at the line-item level.