2021 USPS® Postage Rate Guide

[Pages:1]2021 USPS? Postage Rate Guide Effective January 24, 2021

Key Takeaways:

First-Class Mail? Rates will have an overall increase of 1.8%. Stamps and 1 oz. Letters will remain the same at 55 cents. Certified Mail? will increase 5 cents. Priority Mail? Flat Rate Retail prices will increase an average of 2.79%. Commercial prices will be an average of 4.13%. Priority Mail Express? Flat Rates will not see a rate increase in 2021.

First-Class Mail?

Use First-Class Mail? for lightweight letters up to 3.5 oz. and flats up to 13 oz. that need to be delivered in 1 to 3 business days.

PRODUCT

RETAIL

Postcard - 4.5 in H x 6 in L

$0.36

Letter - up to 1 oz.

$0.55

Letter - up to 2 oz.

$0.75

Letter - up to 3 oz.

$0.95

Letter - up to 3.5 oz.

$1.15

Large Envelope (Flats) - up to 1 oz. $1.00

Large Envelope (Flats) - up to 2-13 oz. $1.20-$3.40

METER

-$0.51 $0.71 $0.91 $1.11

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METER SAVINGS

-$0.04 $0.04 $0.04 $0.04

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RETAIL INCREASE $0.01 $0.00 $0.05 $0.10 $0.15 $0.00 $0.00

METER INCREASE

-$0.01 $0.06 $0.11 $0.16

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WAYS TO SAVE

Even though First-Class Mail? rates are going up, postage meter users are getting an average 5%

discount on mail pieces, paying only $0.51 per 1 oz. letter.

Use shipping software to qualify for Commercial Base pricing which

gives you discounted rates on many USPS shipping services.

First-Class Package Service

Use this service for the lowest cost on lightweight shipments weighing up to 15.99 oz. that need to be delivered in 1 to 3 business days.

SIZE

1 - 4 oz. 5 - 8 oz. 9 - 12 oz. 13 oz. 15.999 oz.

RETAIL

$4.00 and up $4.80 and up $5.50 and up $6.25 and up

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COMMERCIAL

$3.01 and up $3.46 and up $4.04 and up $5.19 and up $5.19 and up

COMMERCIAL DISCOUNT

$0.99 and up $1.34 and up $1.46 and up $1.06 and up

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RETAIL INCREASE $0.20 and up $0.20 and up $0.20 and up $0.35 and up

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COMMERCIAL INCREASE

$0.27 and up $0.25 and up $0.11 and up $0.15 and up $0.15 and up

Choosing the right Priority Mail service helps you save money: Flat Rate is for shipping heavy packages long distances; Regional Rate is for heavy packages going short distances; and Zone-Based

Service is for lightweight packages.

Priority Mail? Flat Rate

Use this when you need to send small, heavy items that weigh up to 70 lbs. without breaking the bank. Items are delivered in 1 to 3 business days.

PRODUCT

RETAIL

Flat Rate Envelope (12.5 in x 9.5 in or smaller) $7.95

Legal Flat Rate Envelope

$8.25

Padded Flat Rate Envelope

$8.55

Small Flat Rate Box

$8.45

Medium Flat Rate Box

$15.50

Large Flat Rate Box

$21.90

APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Box

$20.40

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL DISCOUNT

RETAIL INCREASE

$7.40

$0.55

$0.20

$7.70

$0.55

$0.20

$8.00

$0.55

$0.15

$7.90

$0.55

$0.15

$13.75

$1.75

$0.45

$19.30

$2.60

$0.80

$17.80

$2.60

$0.80

COMMERCIAL INCREASE

$0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.55 $1.00 $1.00

Priority Mail Express? Flat Rate

Use this when you need something delivered fast! It guarantees delivery overnight and is available 365 days a year.

PRODUCT

RETAIL

Flat Rate Envelope

$26.35

Legal Flat Rate Envelope $26.50

Padded Flat Rate Envelope $26.95

COMMERCIAL

$22.75 $22.95 $23.25

COMMERCIAL DISCOUNT

$3.60 $3.55 $3.70

RETAIL INCREASE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

COMMERCIAL INCREASE

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Audit Your Invoices: With additional surcharges getting

announced in January and April 2021, be sure to keep an eye

on your invoices to see if those surcharges get added.

Be Aware of DIM Weight: Don't leave unused space in your packages. Light, bulky packages will get hit the hardest with DIM

weight charges.

USPS? Extra Services

Use Certified Mail? when you need proof of the time and date of delivery. Add Return Receipt for written or electronic proof that your item was received. Best for: Critical Mail Pieces.

PRODUCT

Certified Mail? Return Receipt

RETAIL HARD COPY

$3.60 $2.85

RETAIL ELECTRONIC

-$1.75

ELECTRONIC DISCOUNT

-$1.10

RETAIL HARD COPY INCREASE

$0.05

$0.00

RETAIL ELECTRONIC

INCREASE

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$0.05

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