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Save Even More When You Ship Online
Not only do we make it easier to send mail and packages by offering online postage from USPS.com®, but you’ll save money every time you buy Priority Mail® or Express Mail® services online.
Online Savings with Flat Rates to Any U.S. Address
| Packaging | At the Post Office™ | Paid Online |
| Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope |
$4.95
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$4.75
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| Express Mail Flat Rate Envelopes |
$18.30
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$17.40
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| Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box |
$5.20
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$5.00
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| Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box |
$10.95
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$10.50
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| Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box |
$14.95
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$14.20
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| Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box to Military Post Offices (APO/FPO/DPO) |
$12.95
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$12.20
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Online Savings with Priority Mail and Express Mail within the U.S.
| Weight | 0 -150 mi* (Zones L, 1, 2)
Post Office Price | 0-150 mi*
Paid Online | 151-300 mi* (Zone 3)
Post Office Price | 151-300 mi*
Paid Online |
| Priority Mail |
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| 1 lb |
$5.10
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$4.80
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$5.15
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$4.90
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| 2 lbs |
$5.20
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$4.97
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$5.55
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$5.08
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| 3 lbs |
$5.95
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$5.16
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$6.80
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$5.96
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| Express Mail |
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| ½ lb |
$13.25
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$12.96
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$16.15
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$15.09
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| 1 lb |
$15.25
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$14.89
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$21.05
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$19.66
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| 2 lbs |
$16.55
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$16.19
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$22.20
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$20.75
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| 3 lbs |
$17.60
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$17.18
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$23.55
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$22.04
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*Approximate mileage
Online Savings with Global Express Guaranteed®, Express Mail International®, and Priority Mail International®
| International Service | Online Savings |
| Global Express Guaranteed |
10%
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| Express Mail International |
8%
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| Priority Mail International |
5%
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No Surcharges. No Surprises.
Unlike other shippers, the U.S. Postal Service™ doesn’t add on surcharges for fuel, Saturday delivery, or residential delivery. The only exception is sending Express Mail on a Saturday national holiday. So, whether you’re sending gifts to your family or paperwork overseas, you won’t have to worry about extra charges.
Services Other Shippers Charge For
| Surcharges | USPS® | Avg Competitor’s
Additional Fees |
| Residential Delivery |
$0.00
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$2.50
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| Saturday Pickup |
$0.00
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$15.00
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| Saturday Delivery |
$0.00
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$15.00
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| Additional Handling |
$0.00
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$7.75
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| Missing Account Number |
$0.00
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$10.00
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The prices exhibited in this chart are an average of estimates based on current published rates by the leading competitors for a 2-3 day domestic air service or comparable available service for 2011 as of 2/3/2011. Competitors' rates may include certain additional services and guarantees.
