Send letters, cards, and lightweight packages affordably with USPS First-Class Mail. Get delivery in 1-5 business days nationwide.
1-5 business days
Yes
Starting at $0.73 for letters, $4.75 for packages
USPS First-Class Mail is an affordable way to send standard-sized, single-piece envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 ounces. It includes letters, postcards, and large envelopes (flats), with delivery typically in 1-5 business days.
First-Class Mail is primarily for letters, cards, and flats, while First-Class Package Service is specifically for small packages. First-Class Package Service includes tracking, while standard First-Class Mail for letters does not automatically include tracking unless you purchase it as an add-on.
First-Class Mail letters and flats do not automatically include tracking. However, First-Class Package Service does include tracking. For letters and flats, you can add tracking by purchasing additional services like Certified Mail or adding USPS Tracking as an extra service.
First-Class Mail starts at $0.68 for postcards, $0.73 for letters (as of 2023), and $1.53 for large envelopes. First-Class Package Service rates start around $4.75 and vary based on weight and distance. Prices are subject to change with USPS rate adjustments.
Yes, USPS offers First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service for sending letters, flats, and packages to other countries. Rates vary by destination and weight, with a maximum weight limit of 4 pounds for packages.
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