Second USPS Postage Rate Increase for 2021
A second USPS postage rate increase for 2021 has been filed. Expect postage rates to increase on August 29, 2021. This is a very large increase, more than we have seen in the last 5 postage increases combined. On Friday May 28, 2021 the USPS filed with the Postal Rate Commission. The overall average price increase is 6.8%. We expect the PRC to approve the rates in July. Get your rate chart now!
Here are the few of the basic rates:
First Class Regular
- One ounce stamped letter size pieces will increase to $0.58 each
- One ounce metered letter size will increase to $0.53 each
- One ounce Flat size pieces will increase to $1.16 each
- Postcards will increase to $0.40 each
First Class Presorted
- Presorted letters will increase to $0.485 each
- Presorted cards will increase to $0.326
- Presorted flats will increase to $1.00
Standard Mail
- Mixed AADC Letters will increase to $0.33
- Mixed AADC Flats will increase to $0.798
Nonprofit Mail
- Mixed AADC Letters will increase to $0.199
- Mixed AADC Flats will increase to $0.594
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