Introduction- Postage Discounts & Standard A Requirements

Qualifying for Postal discounts requires that very specific USPS guidelines be followed. Some of the primary requirements include how the mail is bagged and trayed and the size and thickness of the pieces. Important requirements that determine whether your mail can qualify for Standard A rates include:

The mail must be presorted
All pieces must be in the same category (all letters, all flats, etc.)
Each mailing must contain at least 200 addressed pieces or addressed pieces weighing at least 50 pounds
Each piece must have the correct ZIP Code
All pieces must qualify as Standard Mail (no time sensitive material qualifies- no checks, bills, statements)
A permit or license to pay postage with pre-canceled stamps, permit imprints or meters must be obtained
An annual bulk mailing fee must be paid
The mail must be sent from the post office where the permit was obtained and the bulk fee was paid

Please feel free to call us at 800-255-3190 for more information on postal discounts.