How to Use Bulk Mail for Your Business

Bulk mail saves money. Businesses that send a large number of mail several times a year can benefit from bulk mail. The United States Postal Service calculates bulk mail by the number of pieces sent in a package. If the number of pieces does not qualify, the weight of the mail is considered instead.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Purchase a mailing permit from the post office that's processing your mail.

2. Check with your local post office on the annual bulk mail fee and pay for it. The post office will provide you with a free mail tray you may use to send your mail.

3. Choose one of the post office's three bulk mail options. According to USPS, you may: (1) purchase pre-canceled stamps at a lower rate, place them on the items you're mailing and then deliver them to the post office; (2) use a postage meter and place it on your mailings; or (3) set up an account at the post office and deposit money there to pay for bulk mail.

4. Qualify for bulk mail when you have at least 500 pieces of first class mail; 200 pieces of standard mail (50 pounds); 50 pieces of parcel select mail; 300 pieces of presorted mail; 300 pieces of library mail; or 300 pieces of media mail.

5. Sort your bulk mail by zip code and bind all mail that's going to the same area together.

6. Group mail that is going to a different destination together.

7. Drop off your mail at the post office.

Tips & Warnings

• Some post offices only allow you to drop off your mail at the location where you paid your annual fee and have a permit. Check with your post office just to be sure.

Resources

• United States Postal Service Website

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