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Postage Rates
International Mail
You can mail letters, large
envelopes, and packages from the
United States to other countries.
As with domestic mail, you can
choose the best service based
on speed, cost, and extra services.
To learn more about options for
international mail and to calculate
postage, visit www.uspsglobal.com
or call 1·800·ASK·USPS. Your
Post Office can also help you send
mail internationally.
Military Mail
The Postal Service can deliver
your letters and packages to more
than 300 military Post Offices
overseas. Many services available
for domestic mail are also available
for military mail. There may be
restrictions on the size or content
of your mail. Visit the domestic
rate calculator at www.usps.com
or call 1·800·ASK·USPS for details.
Money Orders
Money orders are a safe alternative
to sending cash through the
mail. A lost or stolen money order
can be replaced. You can buy
money orders at all Post Offices
in amounts up to $1,000 each. Most
money orders cost $0.90-$1.25.
For more information about these services,
visit www.usps.com, call
1·800·ASK·USPS,
or stop by your Post Of ce.
Other Products and Services
Net.Post
®
Personal Services
You can combine the ease and
speed of the internet with the power
of hard copy mail. Use Net.Post
Services to create and send
postcards, letters, greeting cards,
and newsletters conveniently
from your home computer. Simply
upload your documents or choose
a design from the gallery, input
one or more addresses, pay with a
credit card, and the Postal Service
does the rest. Everyone loves to
receive mail, and this is an easy way
to keep in touch. Net.Post Services
are available at www.usps.com.
Passports
Some Post Offices offer passport
application and renewal services.
For more information about
passport application forms and
locations, call 1·800·ASK·USPS or
visit http://travel.state.gov.
Paying for Merchandise
For a small fee, you can send
merchandise COD (Collect on
Delivery) and have the Postal
Service collect payment from the
recipient and send it to you.
If you buy and sell merchandise
over the internet, Pay@Delivery
combines an electronic payment
service with Delivery Confirmation.
You can find more information
at www.usps.com.
PC Postage
™
Enjoy the convenience of printing
postage directly from your home or
office using PC Postage products.
Postal Service-approved vendors
offer hardware and software
products that allow you to purchase
and print postage using a computer
and the internet. Learn more at
www.usps.com/postagesolutions.
Post Office
™
Boxes
A post office box is a great way to
receive mail where and when it’s
most convenient for you. You can
get a P.O. box at most Post Offices.
Prices vary depending on the
location of the Post Office and the
P.O. box size.
Stamp Collecting
If you are interested in stamp
collecting or the U.S. Philatelic
Magazine, visit www.usps.com
or call 1·800·STAMP24. Stamp
products, such as mugs
and t-shirts, make great gifts.