Is there priority mail for letters?
Is there priority mail for letters?
Letters, large or thick envelopes, tubes, and packages containing mailable items can be sent using Priority Mail. Select Priority Mail packaging is available at the Post Office. All Priority Mail packaging can be ordered at www.usps.com/store.
How much does priority mail cost?
Compare Mail Services
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Priority Mail® | $7.95 (at Post Office & Online) $7.41 (Commercial)6 |
| First-Class Mail® | $0.58 (at Post Office & Online) $0.426 (Commercial)6 |
| First-Class Package Service® | $4.30 (at Post Office) $3.31 (Commercial6) |
| USPS Retail Ground® | $7.95 (at Post Office) |
How can I get my letter delivered faster?
Priority Mail Express is the fastest mail service offered by the Postal Service. It provides guaranteed 1-Day or 2-Day expedited service by 3 p.m. for any mailable matter and includes $100 of insurance coverage. Priority Mail Express delivery is offered 365 days a year in many locations.
How long does it take a priority letter to arrive?
Priority Mail® service includes tracking and delivery in 1-3 business days1. Check delivery time estimates on the Priority Mail Delivery Map. Priority Mail Flat Rate® lets you ship packages up to 70 lbs to any state at the same price.
How do I send a letter priority mail?
Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail envelopes are available at your Post Office or can be ordered online and delivered right to your door by visiting www.usps.com/store. Larger items can be mailed using your own box, a box provided by the USPS, or Readypost® boxes available for purchase in post office lobbies.
What is Priority mail vs regular mail?
Priority Mail is the USPS’s class of mail that is their top priority to ship out. It delivers parcels at a quicker speed than First Class Mail and allows for far heavier parcels (up to 70 lbs). Internationally, it is advantageous since it typically cuts shipping time down significantly.
Is it cheaper to use your own envelope for priority mail?
Otherwise, Priority Mail® is just the name of the service class, and you can use any box or packaging that you’d like… and for most cases, it’s actually cheaper to use your own packaging instead of a Flat Rate service.