In addition to 2021 Rate Change information for the USPS you’ll also find UPS and FedEx information on this page.
USPS August 29, 2021 Rate Change
The USPS has received approval to implement a 6.9% price increase on First-Class and Marketing Mail to take effect on August 29th. This increase will not impact shipping rates. An overview of the changes include:
| Class of Service | Current Rate | New Rate |
| First-Class Mail – RETAIL (Stamps) | $0.55 | $0.58 |
| First-Class Mail – METERED | $0.51 | $0.53 |
| First-Class Additional Ounces | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Domestic Postcard | $0.36 | $0.40 |
For a printable summary of the final pricing: August 29, 2021 Summary
For detailed proposed pricing: USPS August 2021 Detailed Pricing
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USPS January 2021 Rate Change
The USPS will be changing First-Class Mail rates, which will take effect on January 24, 2021. The retail First-Class Forever stamp would remain at 55 cents; however, other letter rates would increase. There is no proposed changes to shipping costs at this time. Some of the proposed changes include:
|
Type |
2020 Rate |
2021 Rate |
|
First-Class (Metered, 1 oz.) |
$ .50 |
$ .51 |
|
Additional Ounce(s) |
$ .15 |
$ .20 |
|
Domestic Postcards |
$ .35 |
$ .36 |
For a printable summary of pricing: USPS 2021 Summary
For detailed pricing: USPS 2021 Rates
Instructions For Downloading or Installing USPS Rates
| Manufacturer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Quadient (formerly Neopost/Hasler) |
IS/IM/IN 300 Series |
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 2021 Rate Change
]UPS announced that shipping rates will increase an average of 4.9% and will go into effect on December 27, 2020:
- Ground, Air and International services will increase and average net 4.9%
- Zip Codes where Area Surcharges are applicable will change
- The rates for certain Value-Added services and Other Charges will increase
In addition:
- Effective January 10, 2021, an Additional Handling charge will be applied to any package with its length plus girth combined exceeding 105 inches.
- Effective April 11, 2021, Additional Handling and Large Package Surcharge rates for non-Hundredweight Service packages will differ by zone.
- Effective July 11, 2021, Additional Handling and Large Package Surcharge rates for Hundredweight Service packages will differ by zone.
Details on all changes can be found at: UPS Rates.
FedEx 2021 Rate Change
FedEx will be raising rates on January 4, 2021:
- A 6% fee will be charged on late invoices to FedEx Express and FedRx Ground customers
- FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx SmartPost and FedEx Freight rates will increase an average of 4.9%
In addition:
- Changes will go into effect on January 18, 2021 related to surcharges for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight.
- Effective February 1, 2021 FedEx will change how fuel is assessed for FedEx Express Freight shipments.
For more detailed information on specific changes, go to FedEx Rates.