The USPS will increase postal rates on January 27, 2019. Mailing services will increase approximately 2.5%. Mail machine users will continue to be given a discount on First-Class letter rates. Mail machine users will qualify for Commercial Base (Comm.) discounts when using a label with an IMpb barcode.
The price change related to the reclassification of First-Class International Mail over 15.994 oz. has been postponed to a future date.
There is a significant change to First-Class Parcel rates (15.9 oz or less or over 3/4″ thickness). 2019 First-Class Parcel rates will now be ZIP / Zone-based by weight. Please refer to the January 2019 Detailed Rates for the appropriate pricing.
| Mail Class | Type | Old Rate | New Retail Rate | New Metered Comm. Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class Letters | Stamps | 50¢ | 55¢ | N/A |
| Meters | 47¢ | 50¢ | 45.9¢ | |
| Priority Mail | Small Flat-rate box | $ 7.20 | $ 7.90 | $ 7.50 |
| Medium flat-rate box | $13.65 | $14.35 | $12.80 | |
| Large flat-rate box | $18.90 | $19.95 | $17.60 |
*Requires label with IMpb barcode
Click here for a summary of the new rates: January 2019 USPS Rate Chart Summary
For a complete price list click here: January 2019 Detailed Rates
Instructions For Downloading or Installing USPS Rates
| Manufacturer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Neopost/Hasler | IJ40-50-60, WJ65-95-10 IJ65-75-85-95, WJS135 IS/IM 300 Series IS/IM 400 Series IS/IM 600 Series IS/IM 700 Series IS/IM 5000 ISIM 6000 |
If you want to verify that the latest USPS Rates have been downloaded to your postage meter, click here for verification instructions: Rate Change Verification
UPS 2019 Rate Change
UPS announced new shipping rates that will go into effect on December 26, 2018 for Ground, Air and International services, which will increase a net 4.9%. Other changes in 2019 include:
- Fuel Surchages will apply to Additional Handling, Over Maximum Limits, Signature Required and Adult Signature Required accessorials.
- A processing fee of $2.00 per package will be charged when Package Level Detail (PLD) is not provided to UPS prior to delivery.
- Rates for certain value-added services will increase.
For more detailed information on the new pricing:
UPS 2019 Rates
FedEx 2019 Rate Change
FedEx will increase their rates effective January 7, 2019. Both base rates and surcharges are affected by the change.
For more detailed information on the new pricing and services impacted:
FedEx 2019 Rates