Pitney Bowes clients have access to the best USPS® rates on the market.

New rates as of January 19, 2025

As long partners with the USPS, Pitney Bowes offers shipping rates below published USPS Commercial discounts. Through our PitneyShip® software, we pass on the best shipping prices on many weights and zones for Priority Mail® and Ground Advantage™ directly to you.

The Pitney Bowes + USPS Connect™ eCommerce (CeC) program rates are updated throughout the year. The latest prices from the USPS are effective as of January 19, 2025. You can now access savings of up to 25% on already discounted USPS commercial prices.

Here is a summary of the how the new rates could impact you:

  • Introduction of a new ½ pound discounted Priority Mail rate (not available with commercial or retail rates, only CEC rates (non-rural zip codes zone 1-8)
  • Overall price increases and decreases for USPS services vary please reach out to your Pitney Bowes representative for a detailed analysis of changes.
  • Introduction of new “live animal/perishable goods” surcharges
    • $15.00 surcharge for Priority Mail
    • $7.50 surcharge for Ground Advantage

What do you need to do? You do not need to take any action to use these new rates. They will be automatically updated in your shipping software, so you never have to worry about getting the best rates.

CeC rates are available for many rates and zones for:

  • Priority Mail
  • Priority Mail Flat Rate
  • Priority Mail Cubic
  • Ground Advantage
  • Ground Advantage Cubic

Here are some examples of what you can save with PitneyShip:

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With Pitney Bowes and USPS, what you see is what you get. No tricks, surprises, or hidden fees. Below are some commonly asked questions about these new rates.

What does the USPS Connect eCommerce program mean to my organization?

As a Pitney Bowes client, our participation in CeC means you save even more money when shipping packages through USPS. Providing our clients access to the best shipping technology, service, and prices is our top priority, and this program is the next step in doing just that. With rising fuel costs, inflation, and supply chain challenges, these deeply discounted rates provide peace of mind knowing that you’re receiving the lowest rates possible, saving your organization both time and money.

How does this affect my pricing with USPS?

You automatically have access to the best prices on the market. While new rates vary based on the specific service level, package weight, and service zone, you can see an additional savings of up to 22% compared to the Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Commercial rates. As of September 16, the USPS has announced specific destination ZIP codes will not be eligible to receive CeC rates, but will remain eligible for Commercial rate discounts.

How do I get access to this pricing?

We’re pleased to share that you automatically have access to these rates – no updates or action required. The rates will automatically show as part of your typical process to create shipping labels and continue to update as we receive new rates throughout the year. Simply log in to your PitneyShip and start saving.

Interested in becoming a PitneyShip client to access these rates? Learn more here.

How long will these new rates last?

The rates available through this partnership are here to stay. That means you’ll continue to see deeper discounts on USPS shipping rates throughout the year.

*The discount is not available for all weights and zones.