New Postal Prices for 2013 - how much will it be to mail a letter?

What will the new prices be to mail a letter?

The U.S. Postal Service recently announced some changes that will take effect in 2013. 

On the one hand, the cost to mail a single-piece letter will increase by just one cent. On the other hand, the Postal Service will introduce a new way to save in 2013 with Global Forever Stamps. 

The information below can help you plan for your postal expenses and figure out how you can save! 

Postal Prices in 2013 

Beginning January 27, 2013, the following prices will go into effect:

• Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents
• Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents
• Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents

Remember, the Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. 

Save with Global and U.S. Forever Stamps 

The U.S. Postal Service will introduce a new Global Forever Stamp in 2013. The new stamp will allow customers to mail letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10. In addition to the Global Forever Stamp, the Postal Service already offers Forever Stamps for mailing within the U.S. 

If you purchase Forever Stamps prior to the one-cent increase, you can still use them even after the price change. As the Postal Service likes to say: Forever really means forever. 

So consider purchasing Forever Stamps now before the price increase. Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, consignment locations, automated postage centers, and The Postal Store^®.