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Current USPS\u00ae Postage Rates & Discount Prices for 2025<\/h1>\n

USPS rates are determined by a combination of weight, mail class, and shape. Weigh your mail piece and choose your mail class, destination, and special services, and we\u2019ll automatically calculate the required postage for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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USPS First-Class postage rates<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Learn everything you need to know about USPS First-Class\u00ae postage, USPS postage rates by weight and size, USPS postage rates for letters and envelopes, and USPS international postage rates \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\n

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First-Class mail letter (1 oz.)<\/td>$0.78<\/td><\/tr>
Postcard<\/td>$0.61<\/td><\/tr>
First-Class mail flat (1 oz.)<\/td>$1.63<\/td><\/tr>
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In addition to postage for delivery, USPS also offers a variety of special services such as Certified Mail<\/a>\u00ae, USPS Tracking<\/a>\u00ae, and insurance. Here is a summary of these special services:<\/p>\n

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Certificate of mailing<\/td>$2.40<\/td><\/tr>
Certified Mail\u00ae<\/td>$5.30<\/td><\/tr>
Electronic USPS tracking: Priority Mail\u00ae, Ground Advantage\u2122, service and media mail<\/td>Included<\/td><\/tr>
Registered mailing<\/td>$19.70 and up<\/td><\/tr>
Restricted delivery<\/td>$13.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n
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