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First Class Package Service is a fast, affordable delivery service for packages weighing up to 15.99 ounces. This mail class offers delivery in one to three days within the U.S. Here’s what you need to know about how First Class Package Service now that the 2018 rate increases have gone into effect (as of January […]

New 2019 U.S. Postal Service rates go into effect on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Stamps.com has compiled all you need to know about 2019 USPS rates in the new 2019 USPS Postage Rate Increase Guide. This guide will help you better understand the new USPS rates and how they may affect your business. This guide details the […]

Have you ever noticed those little picture ads near the top of a Google search page? Those are Google Shopping ads. They’re unique in what they can do – and great for increasing online sales. So, let’s run down a few ways to make the absolute most of a Google Shopping campaign. Optimizing Your Google […]

The USPS has announced the 2019 Holiday shipping deadlines to assure package delivery by December 24th. Be sure to mail by these deadlines so your packages arrive on time. Domestic Holiday Mail-By Deadlines Domestic Mail Services Mail-By Date First-Class Mail Dec 20 Priority Mail Dec 21 Priority Mail Express Dec 23 Alaska and Hawaii Holiday […]

Beginning January 1, 2020, all shipments to Brazil must include the recipient’s Tax ID number on both the customs declarations and shipping labels. Brazil is implementing this new requirement to help ensure taxes are collected from resellers who purchase U.S. goods and resell them within Brazil at a profit. If you are selling to customers […]

In recent years the start of the Holiday season for retailers has unofficially begun the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday. This year more than two dozen national retailers are ready to make October 10th—full six weeks before Black Friday—the unofficial start of the Holiday retail season. What is the 10/10 Retail Holiday? In what could […]

Starting on July 1, 2020, the U.S., Canada and Mexico will start a new trade agreement called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will be replacing what was formerly known as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  The purpose of the agreement is to encourage trade between the three countries, ensure fair labor practices are […]

Stamps.com is thrilled to announce a new partnership with UPS, one of the world’s largest and most reliable delivery services. Now, in addition to USPS, Stamps.com customers have access to UPS® services with special discounts up to 82%. Now you can ship and manage both USPS and UPS shipments from one convenient interface! The benefits […]

The USPS has announced the 2020 Holiday shipping deadlines to assure package delivery by December 24th. For international packages, please be aware that some international carriers have experienced intermittent delays due to logistical challenges caused by COVID-19. As always, it is best to send your package as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery. For […]

Starting January 26, 2020, the USPS will implement new rates for domestic and international mail classes as well as its Special Services. Want to learn more about these changes and how they may impact your mailing and shipping? We’ve created a new guide for our customers detailing the USPS rate and service change for each […]

Today, March 23, 2020, the USPS has announced additional mail disruptions for international postal services. USPS packages sent to these locations will be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. Mauritania MAURIPOST has suspended all inbound and outbound international mail service until further notice. Portugal  CTT Correios […]

The new 2020 USPS postage rates are now in effect and Stamps.com software is automatically updated with the new USPS pricing. No action is required for Stamps.com customers, so you can focus on mailing and shipping uninterrupted. Below you can see a summary of the new rates, along with a comparison of last year’s rates. […]

Effective February 24, 2020, Poste Italiane has temporarily suspended mail service to areas affected by the recent coronavirus outbreak. For USPS deliveries destined to Italy, the USPS handles packages up to Italian customs, after which the package is handed over to Poste Italiane to handle delivery to the recipient. As such, the suspension will affect […]

Stamps.com lets you easily print USPS® and UPS® shipping labels for your Amazon.com orders. Amazon stops fulfilling non-essential products until April 5th On March 17, Amazon.com announced they would temporarily stop accepting products coming into Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) warehouses with the exception of household staples, medical supplies and other high-demand products through April 5, […]

Today, March 25, 2020, the Department of Defense has temporarily suspended military mail to select ZIP codes through April 15. Due to a lack of transportation, military mail service will not be available to the following ZIPs: AE FPO 09204AE FPO 09216AE APO 09706 Additionally, the USPS has received communications from international postal services regarding […]

For large international shippers getting discounted USPS shipping through a consolidator, you may see a significant rate increase starting July 1, 2020 due to the USPS International price change.  (Customers who use Stamps.com for single package international shipping labels will not see a rate increase on July 1 – most Stamps.com customers fall into this category.) The […]

Now ship up to 70 lbs. with door-to-door tracking to over 200 countries. GlobalPost has always been a great choice for affordable, hassle-free international shipping. We’ve recently made a number of improvements to the service while maintaining our existing pricing.  Now you can use GlobalPost Standard for even more of your shipments to even more […]

Today, March 20, 2020, the USPS has communicated more updates from international postal services in regards to mail disruptions due to coronavirus. Be advised that USPS mail items sent to these countries may be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the USPS Service Alerts Page. For the latest news about how […]

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates for Mailing Services to be implemented on Sunday, January 24, 2021, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).  The 2021 rate increase for USPS Shipping services has not been released yet.  Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2021 USPS rate increase for […]

The holiday season is, for many, the most important sales period of the year. Small and medium-sized businesses will be pressured to cut prices to remain competitive with larger companies. Together, UPS and Stamps.com, have helped thousands of SMBs that have pivoted to an e-commerce model or increased their online presence. When you create a […]