This is how your email will change in July
WASHINGTON—Changes are coming to your mail in July, as new US Postal Service rates go into effect early in the month.
Costs will increase by 5 cents to send a first-class, international letter and by 3 cents on several items, as the USPS tries to offset inflation and bring in “much-needed revenue,” according to the agency.
This month will mark the fourth price increase in two years for Forever Stamps, which have increased from 55 cents in 2021 to 66 cents on July 9.
Other costs can also go down with the new USPS Ground Advantage plan.
All the changes begin on Sunday 9 July. Here̵[ads1]7;s what you need to know:
USPS costs add up on stamps, letters, postcards
- Forever Stamps will increase from 63 cents to 66 cents
- A 1-ounce letter will increase from 63 cents to 66 cents
- A 1-ounce measured letter will increase from 60 cents to 63 cents
- Domestic postcards will increase from 48 cents to 51 cents
- A 1-ounce letter sent to another country will increase from $1.45 to $1.50
- Postcards sent to another country will increase from $1.45 to $1.50
USPS costs go down with the Ground Advantage program
The Post Office’s new Ground Advantage plan starts on Sunday 9 July and will replace previous plans, such as Ground Returns, Retail Ground, First-Class Package, Parcel Select Ground and First Class Package Return. Here’s what the changes mean for you:
- Free parcel collection at home or at offices
- Tracking is included
- $100 insurance included, with $5,000 more available for purchase
- Packages are sent within 2 to 5 working days
- More than 3% cheaper for private customers and approx. 1% cheaper on commercial prices
