New USPS postage rates Take Effect May 14th
New postage rates go into effect on Monday, May 14, including a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 41 cents. Post Offices nationwide are now selling the new 41-cent stamps and also one and two-cent stamps for customers who still have a supply of 39-cent stamps.
Here is a short summary of the new rates:
| Selected Rates | Effective May 14 |
|---|---|
| First-Class Letter (1 oz.) | 41¢ |
| First-Class Letter (2 oz.) | 58¢ |
| Postcard | 26¢ |
| Priority Mail (1 lb.) | $4.60 |
| Priority Mail Flat-Rate Box | $8.95 |
| Express Mail (1/2 lb) | $16.25 |
| NEW Express Mail (1 lb) | $19.50 |
| Express Mail (2 lb) | $21.40 |
| Fee and Services | Effective May 14 |
|---|---|
| Certified Mail | $2.65 |
| Delivery Confirmation (Priority) | 65¢ |
| Delivery Confirmation (First Class Parcels) | 75¢ |
| Return Receipt (Original Signature) | $2.15 |
| Return Receipt (Electronic) | 85¢ |
| Money Orders (up to $500) | $1.05 |
For more details please visit: http://www.usps.com/ratecase
