What is the postage rate for postcards?
$0.40
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| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | |
|---|---|---|
| Letters | 2021 Postage Rates | 2020 Postage Rates* |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope (1 oz.) | $1.16 | $1.00 |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope – each additional ounce | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Postcard | $0.40 | $0.35 |
What was the cost of postage in 2012?
2012 Postage Rate Increase • First-Class Letter (1 oz.) rate will increase one cent from $0.44 to $0.45. Each additional ounce will cost an extra $0.20 (no change). • First-Class Flats/Large Envelopes (1 oz.) rates will increase two cents from $0.88 to $0.90. Each additional ounce will cost an extra $0.20 (no change).
When did the postcard rate change to 2 cents?
From November 2, 1917, to June 30, 1919, the rate for postcards and postal cards was 2 cents. The 2-cent rate continued from January 1, 1952 to August 1, 1958, when the rate was raised to 3-cents. Thereafter the domestic surface rate changes were:
What was the postage rate for a postcard in 1928?
They actually had the legend “Private Mailing Card” imprinted upon them. The domestic postage rate for these cards was the same as the other card rates, except for the period April 15, 1925, to about June, 1928, when the rate was increased to 2-cents, while the postal card and postcard rates remained at 1-cent.
When did postcards first start to be mailed?
Postal cards were introduced in 1873 and could be mailed at a 1 cent rate (less than the first-class letter rate). Before July 1, 1898, postcards could only be mailed if the first-class letter rate was paid; they were first authorized for use at a rate lower than the letter rate on July 1, 1898.