USPS 2012 Rate Hike is Kind to Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit organizations can breathe a little easier concerning the 2012 postage rate increase.

An early look at the rates, scheduled to take effect January 22, 2012, show that nonprofit postage is going up only a fraction of a cent, and in several cases, will actually decrease.

Of course, the key to claiming the lowest rate is to ensure your mailpiece is machine-compatible. Just download this handy guide on our website before designing your mailpiece. Confused? Just send us a PDF and we'll be happy to do the checking for you.

Here are a few examples of the upcoming January 2012 postage rates:

Auto Letters
Current Rates (non SCF)
New 2012 Rates
Mixed AADC
.168
.166
AADC
.152
.150
3-Digit
.150
.148
5-Digit
.132
.130


And although flat-sized automation postage went up, the increase is negligible:

Auto Flats
Current Rates (non SCF)
New 2012 Rates
Mixed AADC
.355
.356
AADC
.345
.346
3-Digit
.289
.290
5-Digit
.213
.214


If your organization takes advantage of carrier route rates, the new rates will be .001 - .003 per piece higher than our current prices.

Carrier Route Letters
Current Rates (non SCF)
New 2012 Rates
Basic
.191
.194
High Density
.123
.125
Saturation
.110
.111


Carrier Route Flats
Current Rates (non SCF)
New 2012 Rates
Basic
.191
.194
High Density
.146
.149
Saturation
.120
.122

To see or download all the new postage rates and fees, click here.

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