Postage Rate Increase
Info on the USPS Temporary Postage Rate Increase (starting October 2020)
The USPS will implement a temporary postage rate increase for commercial shipping products on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
- The USPS temporary rates will start at 12:01 am ET Sunday, October 18, 2020 and will end at 11:59 pm ET Saturday, December 26, 2020.
- The USPS temporary rate increase will only impact commercial shippers. Rates at the Post Office will not change.
- Priority Mail Express will see an average rate increase of 4.4% during the 2020 holiday period. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $24.25 (previously $22.75).
- Priority Mail will see an average rate increase of 4.2% during the 2020 holiday period. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $7.42 (previously $7.02).
- First Class Package Service will see an average rate increase of 7.0% during the 2020 holiday period. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $2.99 (previously $2.74).
- Parcel Select Ground will see an average rate increase of 3.0% during the 2020 holiday period. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $7.32 (previously $6.92).
Summary of the 2020 Postage Rate Increase (implemented January 2020):
Domestic Mailing:
- The First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) rate for postage purchased at the Post Office will remain at $0.55 (no change from 2019).
- Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost $0.15 (no change from 2019).
- “Metered Mail” rates for First Class Mail letters (1 oz.), which includes online postage and postage meters, will remain at $0.50 (no change from 2019). This five cent discount represents a savings of 9% compared to Post Office rates.
- First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelopes (1 oz.) rates will not increase and will remain at $1.00 (no change from 2019). Each additional ounce will cost $0.20, a five cent increase from 2019.
Domestic Shipping:
- Priority Mail Express will see an overall rate increase of 2.2% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $22.75 (previously $22.68).
- Priority Mail will see an average rate increase of 2.8% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $7.02 (previously $6.95).
- First Class Package Service will see an average rate increase of 2.2% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $2.74 (previously at $2.66).
- Parcel Select Ground will see an average rate decrease of 2.5% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $6.92 (previously $6.85).
- Media Mail rates will increase by 1.9% in 2020. Rates will start at $2.80 (previously $2.75).
International Shipping:
- Priority Mail Express International will see an average rate increase of 2.0% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $42.85 (previously $42.00).
- Priority Mail International will see an average rate increase of 6.0% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $34.53 (previously $32.59).
- First Class Package International Service will see an average rate increase of 9.9% in 2020. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $11.64 (previously $9.98).
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | |
| First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.) | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.50 | |
| First-Class Mail letter - each additional ounce | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope (1 oz.) | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope - each additional ounce | $0.20 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.15 | |
| Postcard | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelopes | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | |
| Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope | $26.35 | $25.50 | $22.75 | $22.68 | |
| Priority Mail Express Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $26.95 | $26.20 | $23.25 | $23.18 | |
| Priority Mail Express Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $26.50 | $25.70 | $22.95 | $22.80 | |
| Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope | $7.75 | $7.35 | $7.15 | $6.95 | |
| Priority Mail Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $8.40 | $8.00 | $7.75 | $7.55 | |
| Priority Mail Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $8.05 | $7.65 | $7.45 | $7.25 | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | |
| Priority Mail Express (0.5 lb.) | $29.35 and up | $25.50 and up | $22.75 and up | $22.68 and up | |
| Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Box | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Priority Mail (1 lb.) | $7.50 and up | $7.35 and up | $7.02 and up | $6.95 and up | |
| Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box | $8.30 | $7.90 | $7.65 | $7.50 | |
| Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box | $15.05 | $14.35 | $13.20 | $12.80 | |
| Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box | $21.10 | $19.95 | $18.30 | $17.60 | |
| Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Box | $19.60 | $18.45 | $16.80 | $16.10 | |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A | $9.98 and up | $9.95 and up | $7.68 and up | $7.65 and up | |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box B | $10.37 and up | $10.35 and up | $8.07 and up | $8.05 and up | |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| First Class® Package Service (1 oz.) | $3.80 and up | $3.66 and up | $2.74 and up | $2.66 and up | |
| Parcel Select Ground® (1 lb.) | Not Available | Not Available | $6.92 and up | $6.85 and up | |
| Media Mail (1 lb.) | $2.80 | $2.75 | $2.80 | $2.75 | |
| Retail Ground® (formerly Standard Post® - 1 lb.) | $7.50 and up | $7.35 and up | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Library Mail (1 lb.) | $2.66 | $2.61 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | |
| Global Express Guaranteed (0.5 lb.) | $67.80 and up | $67.80 and up | $64.41 and up | $64.41 and up | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl (0.5 lb.) | $45.95 and up | $44.00 and up | $42.85 and up | $42.00 and up | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Box - Canada | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Canada | $45.95 and up | $44.50 and up | $42.85 | $42.30 | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Other Countries | $61.65 and up | $61.85 and up | $56.75 and up | $56.75 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl (1 lb.) - Canada | $36.35 and up | $34.30 and up | $34.53 and up | $32.59 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl (1 lb.) - Other Countries | $44.50 and up | $41.80 and up | $42.28 and up | $39.71 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Canada | $26.90 | $25.85 | $25.22 | $24.55 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Other Countries | $33.75 and up | $32.20 and up | $32.05 and up | $30.60 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Small Flat Rate Box - Canada | $27.90 | $26.85 | $26.50 | $25.50 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Small Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | $35.35 and up | $33.60 and up | $33.60 and up | $31.90 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Medium Flat Rate Box - Canada | $51.55 | $49.60 | $48.95 | $47.10 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Medium Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | $75.95 and up | $72.30 and up | $72.15 and up | $68.70 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Large Flat Rate Box - Canada | $67.05 | $64.50 | $63.70 | $61.30 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Large Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | $99.10 and up | $94.25 and up | $94.15 and up | $89.55 and up | |
| First Class Package Intl Service - Canada (1 lb.) | $20.75 | $17.25 | $19.71 and up | $16.93 and up | |
| First Class Package Intl Service - Mexico (1 lb.) | $21.75 | $21.50 | $20.66 and up | $20.43 and up | |
| First Class Package Intl Service - Other Countries (1 lb.) | $24.50 and up | $23.50 and up | $23.28 and up | $22.33 and up | |
| First Class Mail Intl Letters - Mexico & Canada (1 oz.) | $1.20 | $1.15 | $1.20 | $1.15 | |
| First Class Mail Intl Letters - Other Countries (1 oz.) | $1.20 | $1.15 | $1.20 | $1.15 | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Services | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2020 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | |
| Certified Mail™ | $3.55 | $3.50 | $3.55 | $3.50 | |
| Certificate of Mailing | $1.50 | $1.45 | $1.50 | $1.45 | |
| Registered Mail™ | $12.60 and up | $12.40 and up | $12.60 and up | $12.40 and up | |
| USPS Tracking | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Restricted Delivery | $5.30 | $5.20 | $5.30 | $5.20 | |
| Return Receipt - (mail) | $2.85 | $2.80 | $2.85 | $2.80 | |
| Return Receipt - (electronic) | $1.70 | $1.60 | $1.70 | $1.60 | |
| Return Receipt - (for Merchandise) | $4.30 | $4.30 | $4.30 | $4.30 | |
| Signature Confirmation™ | $3.15 | $3.05 | $3.15 | $2.60 | |
| Adult Signature - (Basic) | $6.65 | $6.40 | $6.65 | $6.40 | |
| Adult Signature - (Person Specific) | $6.90 | $6.66 | $6.90 | $6.66 | |
| Package Intercept | $14.65 | $14.10 | $14.65 | $14.10 | |
Stamps.com will automatically update with the new USPS rates on Jan 26, 2020.
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