The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced approval to increase rates effective Sunday, July 9, 2023. We want to be sure our clients are aware of the upcoming changes and that we are here to help evaluate potential cost saving measures for your business.
On April 10th, 2023, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and announced their proposed new rates. These rates have been reviewed and approved by the PRC. The new rates will go into effect Sunday, July 9, 2023.
This is the second postage rate increase in 2023. As part of its 10-year plan, the USPS is raising postage rates to increase its cash flow. The last time we saw a postage rate increase was in January of this year. In July 2023, the USPS price increases will range from $0.03 to $0.05, depending on the product.
USPS Rate Comparison Charts
| Per Peice | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece Type | Current | New | Change | % Change |
| Stamped Single-Piece | $0.63 | $0.66 | $0.03 | 4.76% |
| Metered Single-Piece | $0.60 | $0.63 | $0.03 | 5% |
| Presort AADC Nonautomation Machinable | $0.51 | $0.54 | $0.03 | 5.8% |
| Presort MAADC Nonautomation Machinable | $0.55 | $0.58 | $0.03 | 5.50% |
| MAADC Automation | $0.53 | $0.56 | $0.03 | 5.6% |
| AADC Automation | $0.51 | $0.54 | $0.03 | 5.9% |
| 5-Digit Automation | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.03 | 57% |
| Postcard Single-Piece | $0.48 | $0.51 | $0.03 | 6.25% |
Mail Class Prices
| Product Price Changes | |
|---|---|
| Piece Type | % Change |
| First-Class Mail | 5.368% |
| USPS Marketing Mail | 5.378% |
| Periodicals | 8.122% |
| Package Services | 5.379% |
| PSpecial Servicess | 5.232% |
USPS Marketing Mail Prices
| Product Price Changes | |
|---|---|
| Piece Type | % Change |
| Letters | 5.20% |
| Flats | 7.38% |
There will also be rate increases for Service Type Identifiers (STIDs).
Along with this update, comes a change to Service Type Identifiers (STIDs), also effective Sunday, July 9, 2023.  This includes modifications to the procedures around Address Service Requested, Change Service Requested, Return Service Requested, and Temp-Return Service Requested.  For more information on STIDs, link directly below to the USPS site.
Service Type Identifiers (STIDs): Service Type Identifiers (STIDs) | PostalPro (usps.com)
STID July 9, 2023 Table: Class of Mail (usps.com)
EverView can help provide cost savings for your business.
We know these rising postal costs can have an impact on your business and we want to help you be as proactive as possible by providing cost-saving options.
Our EverView™ platform can help balance the rising costs of print and mail with expanded omnichannel capabilities. The EverView platform also supports customer engagement including both print & digital communications, enhanced personalization, and payment flexibility. Our platform helps integrate modern channels with traditional services across all touchpoints which reduces payment cycles and promotes cost effectiveness. This allows clients to leverage a multi-channel strategy and reallocate print and mail costs to more strategic investments.
EverView is anchored by our three product pillars—present, pay, and promote—which work in a continuous cycle to help build value and customer loyalty. For more information: EverView platform – EverView or schedule a demo – EverView.