The United States Postal Service updated several mailing rates on July 12, 2026. For businesses that regularly send invoices, statements, customer communications, and promotional materials, these changes make it important to review everyday mailing practices.

Although businesses control USPS pricing, we can make smarter decisions about how we prepare mail, manage postage, and purchase supplies. Metered mail remains one of the simplest ways for businesses to reduce First-Class Mail costs while improving mailroom efficiency.

Metered Mail Continues to Save Businesses Money

Under the updated rates, sending a one-ounce First-Class letter with a stamp costs $0.82. Sending the same letter using metered mail costs $0.78.

That four-cent difference can create meaningful savings for organizations that mail regularly:

• 1,000 metered letters can save approximately $40.

• 5,000 metered letters can save approximately $200.

• 10,000 metered letters can save approximately $400.

In addition to reducing postage costs, a postage meter can help businesses track their mailing expenses, apply the correct amount of postage, process outgoing mail more efficiently, and maintain a professional appearance. Instead of keeping a large inventory of stamps, a business can print the postage it needs directly from its mailing system.

The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters remains $0.29, making accurate weighing and postage calculation especially important when preparing heavier mailpieces.

Quality Ink Helps Protect Your Metered-Mail Savings

A postage meter is only as dependable as the ink and supplies used with it. Every postage impression needs to be clear, consistent, and readable so the mailpiece can move through the USPS network properly.

Low-quality ink can produce faded, incomplete, or smudged impressions. This can lead to repeated printing, wasted envelopes, unnecessary delays, and interruptions to daily mailroom operations.

Any initial savings from a low-cost cartridge can quickly disappear when poor print quality creates extra work or affects the performance of the postage meter. Choosing reliable ink helps protect both mailroom productivity and the equipment businesses depend on every day.

PMIC's USPS Approved Ink, Manufactured With Quality in Mind

As a USPS Approved Ink supplier, we understand how important consistent print quality is to a successful mailing operation.

We manufacture our compatible postage meter cartridges in the United States and test our products in postage meters. This gives us direct knowledge of the products we sell and helps us provide dependable supplies for Pitney Bowes, Quadient-Neopost, Hasler, and Francotyp Postalia mailing systems.

We strive to give our customers a reliable and competitively priced alternative without sacrificing product quality. Our cartridges are manufactured under strict quality-control standards to deliver clear, consistent impressions and dependable performance.

Behind every compatible postage meter ink, customers get to enjoy our Unbeatable Warranty. If an approved claim confirms that a defective cartridge directly caused physical damage to supported equipment when used as intended, we will reimburse reasonable and customary repair costs. We also provide defined return, replacement, and consumable coverage options to give customers additional confidence in their purchase.

Remember to Review Package Shipping Too

Businesses that also ship packages should review USPS Flat Rate, Commercial Cubic, and standard weight-based pricing. Cubic pricing can be especially useful for compact, relatively heavy shipments because eligible postage is based largely on package dimensions and destination rather than traditional per-pound pricing.

However, size, weight, and eligibility requirements apply. Comparing the available pricing methods before selecting a box can help prevent unnecessary shipping expenses.

Keep Your Mailroom Ready

USPS rates may continue to change, but businesses still have practical ways to control mailing expenses. Metered mail provides measurable savings on qualifying letters, while reliable ink helps keep postage meters operating efficiently.

With USPS Approved Ink, USA-manufactured cartridges, knowledgeable support, and a strong warranty, we help businesses protect their equipment, manage supply costs, and keep outgoing mail moving.

Shop postage meter ink by machine model, or contact our team for assistance finding the correct cartridge for your mailing system 866-541-7627

Download the Official USPS Price List

Would you like to review the complete rate information? Download the official USPS Notice 123 Price List, effective July 12, 2026. The document includes detailed domestic and international prices, commercial mailing rates, shipping services, and additional USPS fees.

Download the Official USPS Notice 123 PDF