Although unmetered letters used to cost a whole $.05 less than stamped letters, metered letters will still save seven percent on mailings. In 2021, metered letters cost $0.51 each, whereas stamped letters cost $0.55 each. Letters additional ounce(s) metered & unmetered

In the following sections, we will cover the updated postage rates for 2021, and highlight ways you can save on postage. Postage meters can be used for all USPS classes of mail except periodicals.

A $100 fee will be added to any Priority Mail packages that exceed the maximum mailable size limits (a combined length and width greater than 130 inches).

One-ounce Flats will remain at $1.00, and additional ounces will remain at $.20.

First-class postcards increased from $.35 to $.36.

The postage rate for additional ounces on both metered letters and stamped letters has increased from $.15 to $.20.

Metered letter postage will increase $.01 each, from $.50 per letter to $.51 per letter, while stamped letter postage rates will not increase from $.55.

2021 Postage Meter Rate Change Highlights Be sure to update the software on your postage meter to update the USPS postage rates. As of January 24th, the new 2021 postage rate update is in effect. Although some of the changes are small, we know they will have an impact on your bottom line.Įach year, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) updates its postage rates according to both the consumer market price and the competition within the shipping industry.

If your business does a lot of mailing and shipping, you need to be up-to-date on the latest postage meter rate changes - and postage rates in general - in order to foresee changes in business expenses.

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