Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – Effective Jan. 22, it will cost you an extra penny to mail a first class letter in the United States.
The increase, announced in October, is the first change for first class mail stamps in more than two and a half years.
Prices also rise for other mail. The cost of sending a postcard rises 3 cents to 32 cents; a 5-cent increase to 85 cents for a 1-ounce letter to Canada or Mexico, and a 7-cent increase to $1.05 for letters to other international destinations.
Prices also increase for other mailing services, including standard mail, periodicals, and package and extra services.
Not affected are the costs for express and priority mail.
The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service has been hurt by declining volume as more people use emails, texts, faxes, online bill pay and the internet. The latest increases are aimed at helping the agency from defaulting on debt and possible bankruptcy.
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