In addition, we offer free, downloadable standard postcard sized templates for your team to use for this process on this page. Here are the comprehensive guidelines for designing your own postcards. However, if you need to create and upload your own custom artwork, there are some strict USPS Postcard Regulations that you'll want to be aware of.
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The mailing lists can be qualified by zip code, residential or business, income levels, age or about any demographic requirements that your company or organization may require.All of the postcard templates offered in our Real Estate Direct Mail and QuantumPostcard systems are in accordance with USPS postcard guidelines. If your company does not already have a mailing list Summit Printing can provide a quality mailing list at a competitive price. Labels can be used, but it will cost more money than laser addressing and look less attractive.
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See our Postcard Templates for easy postcard setup that meet all of the UP Post Office requirements for bulk rate postage discounts.Ĭoatings Warning! - the address area must be completely free of any UV or aqueousĬoatings or laser addressing will not be possible, as the toner will not be able to adhere to the paper. A background graphic is permitted, but must be 7% grayscale or less.Ĭontrast - the address area background must be white or a light Standard letter-sized piece of paper divided precisely intoĤ equal pieces which is an aspect ration of 1.29 as there isĬlear Areas - the address clear area and barcode clear area must beĬompletely free of any text to qualify for automation postage rates. Note: There is one exception: a postcard with the dimensionĥ 1/2 inches by 4 1/4 inches, which is exactly the size of a The aspect ratio is simply a number calculated by taking the length of the postcard and dividing it by the height. (Exception: If each piece weighs more than 4 ounces, the mailing will meet the minimum if the total mailing weighs at least 50 pounds.)Īspect Ratio - in order to receive the discounted postage rate for mail automation (bulk rate) your postcard must have an "aspect ratio" between 1.3 and 2.5 to qualify. Each mailing at Standard Class prices must consist of at least 200 pieces. Typically a Standard Class postcard arrives within a few days for local mail, but as much as a few weeks if mailing throughout the USA. Standard Class is an inexpensive way to mail a group of identical pieces, but Standard Class mail is processed after First Class. Non-profit mailers do not receive any additional discounts over other mailers when using presorted First Class. Each postcard mailing at presorted First Class prices must consist of at least 500 pieces. Presorted First Class - If you want your mail delivered as quickly as normal First Class mail, or if you are mailing pieces that are different for every recipient, you must use presorted First Class to receive discounted postage prices. Standard Rate Postcards by Class and Size Postcard Size Paper Thickness - must be at least 0.007 ″ and not more than 0.016 ″ in thickness. maximum size is 4¼″ x 6″ for mailing at the 35¢ rate. Standard Postcard Sizes - minimum is 3½″ x 5″ Standard Postcard - a standard postcard mails First Class at current rate of 35¢. Single Piece Prices Based on Size and Weight X 6″ (but at least 3½″ x 5″) you can mail them at the 35¢ rate. What is the size of a postcard that has the low 35¢ postcard rate?Īs long as your postcard is not larger that 4¼″ US Post Office is concerned - there are just minimum and maximum allowable sizes. They are surprised to hear that there is no single one “ Official Standard Postcard Size,” or at least as far as the This is one of the most common questions our website visitors ask… Postcard Sizes Small Postcard Postage Rates Jumbo Postcard Postage Rates Bulk Rate Postage Rates
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Testimonials Payment Methods Free Professional File Checking Services Free Proofs of Your Art Files Postcard USPS Specifications Summit Printing, we’re taking every step possible-in accordance with government guidelines-to keep employees safe and customers satisfied as we continue with operations. Now that the covid vaccines are available we don't anticipate any future disruptions. Since Commerial Printing is considered an Essential Business, all of our locations are operating, and orders are shipping on time.