In addition to 2021 Rate Change information for the USPS you’ll also find UPS and FedEx information on this page.
USPS Temporary Holiday 2021 Price Increase
The USPS has instituted a temporary price increase on parcel shipments over the holidays. The new rates will be in effect from October 3rd through December 26th. The increase will not affect First-Class letters, flats, newsletters, or magazines.
For a printable summary of the Holiday pricing (revised 10/31/21): Holiday 2021 USPS price chart
For a detailed pricing: USPS Holiday Price LIst
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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 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: IX Series; IS/IM/IN Series
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UPS 2021 Holiday Rate Change
UPS is focusing holiday surcharges to very large mailers who ship over 25,000 packages per week. A $1 – $4 surcharge will be in effect.
For detailed surcharges go to: UPS 2021 Peak Surcharges
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FedEx 2021 Holiday Rate Change
FedEx will be instituting fluctuating surcharges over the holidays:
- 1 – Nov 28: $1.50/package increase.
- Nov 29 – Dec 12 – $3/package increase
- Dec 13 – Jan 15 – $1.50/package
Effective January 3, 2022::
- FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Freight rates will increase
- Shipping surcharges and fees will change
For a detailed schedule of rates, go to FedEx 2022 Rate Schedule.