January, 2023
The USPS rate changes have been approved, including a 3-cent increase in the price of a First Class Mail Forever Stamp. These new rates take effect January 22, 2023. There will be no change to the additional-ounce price for single piece letters and flats, which remains at $.24.
The most economical pricing can still be found using a Mint Mailing System.
Here's a summary of the new prices:
| USPS Prices, effective January 22, 2023 | ||
| Product | Current Price | New Price |
| Letter, metered, 1 oz. | $0.57 | $0.60 |
| Letter, stamped, 1 oz. | $0.60 | $0.63 |
| Domestic Postcard | $0.44 | $0.48 |
| International Postcard | $1.40 | $1.45 |
| International Letter, 1 oz. | $1.40 | $1.45 |
The price change tables are also available on the Postal Service’s Postal Explorer website at https://pe.usps.com/PriceChange/Index.