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 filed a request 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 PROPOSED 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 proposed 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.