With the New Year rapidly approaching, it’s once again time for a rate increase from the U.S Postal Service. Here are the details of the 2019 postage rate increase. Since letter-sized mail is the most commonly used, we primarily focus on how the letter-sized rates are impacted by the rate increase. Letter-sized postage applies to mail which is 6.125 inches by 11 or smaller . Flat-sized postage applies to larger mail pieces. First-Class Mail First-Class Mail Letter rates are projected to increase from their current 50 cent rate to 55 cents . This is a new high point for first class letter mail, and represents a 10% increase exceeding their previous peak during a temporary rate increase from 2014 to 2016. Now is a good time to buy Forever Stamps, before the price goes up! The postcard rate, which applies to individually mailed postcards measuring 4.25? x 6? or smaller, will remain stagnant at 35 cents, and international letters will also hold steady at $1.15 a piece. The additional ounces charge for first class letters will have almost a 30% decrease from 21 cents to 15 cents! For businesses which utilize metered postage, the rates also increases, from 47 cents to 50 cents. This represents a 10% savings when compared to using a first class stamp. Marketing Mail Marketing mail (also known as standard mail) rates are slated to increase by an average of 1.94 percent. Included in this category are presort standard as well as the nonprofit rate. Presort Standard automated letters will decrease from 30 cents per piece to an estimated 29 cents per![]()
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