Postage Rates Archives - Stamps.com Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:18:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg Postage Rates Archives - Stamps.com 32 32 2025 USPS Rate and Service Changes https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/ https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/#respond Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250205 Updated as of 10/5/2025. The United States Postal Service (USPS®) adjusts postage rates at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently. These changes can have an impact on your mailing and shipping costs, that’s why we’re committed to keeping you informed so you can manage your expenses effectively. In this blog, we’ll break down […]

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]]> How Carriers Like FedEx, UPS, & USPS Are Turning to Dynamic Pricing https://www.stamps.com/article/dynamic-pricing/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:31:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=249491 Historically, postage rates have been fixed. However, a significant shift is underway this year, as more carriers are adopting dynamic pricing models. This means that rates are no longer fixed but are adjusted in real-time based on various factors. These changes can make mailing and shipping difficult for businesses to keep up with and navigate. […]

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]]> How Does a USPS Postage Stamp Increase Work? https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rate-change/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rate-change/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:46:34 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247955 Last updated September 10, 2024 At least once a year – and sometimes multiple times a year –  the United States Postal Service (USPS®) changes postage rates. At Stamps.com, we value transparency and strive to keep you updated on USPS postage rate changes and stamp price update that can have an impact on your mailing […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rate-change/feed/ 0 Free! Priority Mail Rate Guide: A Cheat Sheet to Low Shipping Costs https://www.stamps.com/article/priority-mail-rate-guide/ https://www.stamps.com/article/priority-mail-rate-guide/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247301 As your most cost-effective mail carrier, the USPS® offers special pricing for Priority Mail shipping including regular Priority Mail, Priority Mail Flat Rate and the new Priority Mail Regional Rate boxes. Determining which type of Priority Mail box to use can be complicated because the price varies greatly depending on the weight and destination of […]

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