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USPS Offers Multiple Options for Holiday Packages

Choose mailing products, services and delivery times at various price points.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering multiple options for mailing holiday packages.

Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes come in a variety of sizes, with rates starting at $5.35. Send up to 70 pounds with no weighing or calculating. If it fits, it ships, all at a low flat rate. Shipments arrive in just 2-3 days. Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are available at no cost at local Post Offices or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com.

Need last minute delivery? Express Mail overnight service, starting at $13.25, offers guaranteed overnight service 365 days a year.

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Global Express Guaranteed ships to 190 countries in 1-3 business days.Β  Prices start at $35.50.

Express Mail International ships to 185 countries in 3-5 business days, with prices starting at $26.95.Β 

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Priority Mail International ships to 190 countries in 6-10 business days for as little as $21.25.

Need shipping supplies? Your Post Office has ReadyPost boxes, envelopes, bubble wrap, tape and more to help you pack and protect your shipment.

Too busy to stand in line at the Post Office? Self-Service Ship and Mail Centers are located in many Post Office lobbies and most are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can pay for postage and ship packages.Β 

Finally, skip a trip to the Post Office this holiday season and take advantage of online shipping at usps.com. You can print shipping labels and pay for postage using Click-N-Ship and request free package pickup while staying warm and comfortable in your home or office. The Postal Service will deliver free shipping supplies, including Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, and pickup packages for free when you ship online.

Visit usps.com to find post office locations.


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