How much does bulk mailing cost?
USPS Commercial Bulk Mail Rates
| Mail Type | Minimum Quantity | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Mail | 200 pieces (or 50 lb.) | $0.19 |
| EDDM® | 200 Pieces | $0.187 |
How much does nonprofit mail cost?
The single-piece letter additional ounce price would increase to 20 cents, the metered mail 1-ounce price would increase to 51 cents and the prices of postcard stamps would increase to 36 cents. Single-piece 1-ounce flat prices will remain unchanged at $1.
What is the bulk mailing rate for nonprofits?
The price for non-profit bulk mail is 16.9 cents/piece. That is a half of the cost of a regular first class postage. We recommend that the Non-Profit Specialist at USPS review your mail piece for verification.
Do nonprofits pay for postage?
As organizations that exist to benefit society, nonprofits need to have as much money as possible to use toward their respective missions. Nonprofits pay postage, but they have had preferred postage rates for certain mailings since 1951, when Congress authorized the U.S. Post Service’s Nonprofit Standard Mail.
Is bulk mail cheaper than stamps?
Bulk mail is a way to save money on postage by doing things that the Postal Service would usually do, like sorting the mail for them and adding barcodes. USPS passes some of their savings along to you, by charging you lower postage rates. Most bulk mail is what USPS now calls Marketing Mail.
How do I get a non profit postage permit?
There is NO FEE to apply for nonprofit status. However, you will need to pay an annual mailing fee when submitting a mailing and, if you decide to pay with permit imprint, a permit imprint application fee. When your application is approved, you will receive an authorization letter from the Postal Service.
How do non profits send bulk mail?
How to Apply. You will need to file an “Application to Mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail Rates” with the USPS to mail at the reduced nonprofit rates. There is no fee associated with filing as it’s a free service offered by the USPS, but it may take a few weeks for the USPS to process your application.
What qualifies as bulk mail?
To qualify for Standard Mail (bulk) rates, mailings must:
- Consist of a minimum of 200 addressed pieces (or 50 pounds).
- Be made of printed pieces identical in content, size, and weight.
- Weigh less than 1 pound (each piece).
- Contain only domestic addresses, certified as deliverable.
What is an USPS permit?
The permit itself is simply U.S. Postal Service, or USPS, permission to mail mail a certain way. When someone applies for a mail permit, they are given a number associated with their account. This number is imprinted on mail sent using the permit.
What is a non profit authorization number?
Church Nonprofit Authorization Number. A nonprofit authorization number (NPA) allows an organization to send standard bulk mail (a large quantity of identical pieces, such as a direct mail postcard) at a lower postage price. NPA numbers are FREE, applied for through the post office, and kept on file in a national USPS database.
What is nonprofit mail?
Nonprofit mail is sometimes referred to as Nonprofit Standard Mail. Authorized nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive additional savings on Standard Mail postage rates when they send qualifying mail pieces. Once it enters the mail stream, Nonprofit Mail is processed identically to Standard Mail.