July 2024 Market Dominant Price Change Filing Webinar Q&A updated May 29, 2024

Counterfeit & Fraud Prevention FAQs

To address unpaid and counterfeit postage, the USPS will validate payment documentation in real-time beginning August 1, 2024.   Packages that are unmanifested at the time of the first scan at a USPS facility will be intercepted and subject to disposal.  These packages will not reenter the mail stream and Shippers will not be reimbursed.  This document details FAQs concerning this August 1 Payment Check.  USPS wants you to be as current on the new changes as possible so we will be updating this document periodically.

Enterprise Payment System (EPS) FAQs

The Enterprise Payment System or EPS allows customers to pay for products and services through an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) funded as an Automated Clearing House (ACH) Debit or Trust Account. The EPS payment account management provides enhanced security features, centralized balance and account management, and a self-service customer experience.

PTR Domestic Scan Events and Descriptions

First-Class Mail and Marketing Mail Growth Incentives FAQs

On September 27, 2023, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the Postal Service request to make Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) changes to establish two distinct Mail growth incentives — a First Class Mail Growth Incentive and a Marketing Mail Growth Incentive. The incentives will run concurrently from Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024. The following are some frequently asked questions and answers on these incentives.

Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) FAQs

This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for the CDS product.

Electronic Address Sequencing (EAS) FAQs

This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for EAS.

Address Element Correction II (AEC II) FAQ

FAQ page for AEC II product, including what it is, how it works, and costs.

January 2024 Release - FAQ

Marriage Mail Incentive FAQs

Marriage Mail is a form of direct mail in which marketing service companies combine or “marry” advertisements (e.g., coupons or sales notices) from multiple companies into one mail piece to reduce the cost of the mailing for individual advertisers. This type of direct mailing product allows businesses to reach targeted customer segments.