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title: "Current Postage Rates, US Postage Stamp Prices"
url: "https://www.stamps.com/usps/current-postage-rates/"
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modified: "2026-07-03T00:31:01+00:00"
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Current USPS® Postage Rates & Discount Prices for 2026
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USPS rates are determined by a combination of weight, mail class, and shape. Weigh your mail piece and choose your mail class, destination, and special services, and we’ll automatically calculate the required postage for you.

USPS First-Class postage rates
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Learn everything you need to know about USPS First-Class® postage, USPS postage rates by weight and size, USPS postage rates for letters and envelopes, and USPS international postage rates — all in one place.

USPS Mail ClassUSPS Postage RatesFirst-Class mail letter (1 oz.)$0.82First-Class mail Forever Stamp$0.82Postcard$0.65First-Class mail flat (1 oz.)$1.63First-Class mail flat – each additional ounce$0.29

*Retail/post office rate: prices paid when going to post office to purchase postage. Unless indicated, rates listed are discounted rates for online purchase available through Stamps.com.

USPS special service postage rates
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In addition to postage for delivery, USPS also offers a variety of special services such as Certified Mail®, USPS Tracking®, and insurance. Here is a summary of these special services:

USPS Special ServiceUSPS Postage RatesCertificate of mailing$2.40Certified Mail®$5.30Electronic USPS tracking: Priority Mail®, Ground Advantage™, service and media mailIncludedRegistered mailing$19.70 and upRestricted delivery$13.70

USPS shipping rates changes as of April 26, 2026
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> USPS shipping rates were updated on April 26, 2026, learn more in our [blog post](https://www.stamps.com/article/2026-usps-rate-and-service-changes/). Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:

Mail ClassAverage Price IncreaseUSPS Ground Advantage™8%USPS Priority Mail®8%USPS Priority Mail Express®8%USPS Parcel Select8%

\*Retail/post office rate: prices paid when going to post office to purchase postage. Unless indicated, rates listed are discounted rates for online purchase available through Stamps.com.

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