USPS postage rates offer low-cost mailing and shipping prices for domestic & international customers. See Forever postage stamp prices and other postage rates. The USPS is raising the price of a first-class stamp from to 78 cents.
Last year, it went from 63 cents to 73 cents, up 78% from when the forever stamp was first introduced in 2007 for 41 cents. The Forever stamp, a staple for many postal users, will rise from $0.73 to $0.78. Similarly, the cost for an additional ounce on a single-piece letter will increase from $0.28 to $0.29.
The price of a postcard will increase from 56 cents to 62 cents. And a 1-ounce letter or postcard mailed to another country will increase from $1.65 to $1.70. Effective January 19, 2025 USPS® 2025.
The price of stamps increases again on July 13, 2025. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Postage stamp prices increase by another 5 cents starting Sunday, one of the United States Postal Service's biggest price hikes. Why it matters: This is the 20th stamp rate change since 2000 and the seventh increase since 2021.
The new prices will include an increase in the price of a First. On July 13, 2025, the first class rate increased from 73¢ +5 to 78¢, extra ounce from 28¢ +1 to 29¢, postcard rate 56¢ +5 to 61¢ (not the announced +6 to 62¢), and the Global airmail rate +5 to $1.70 per ounce (or for the first two ounces, for mail to Canada). Semi-postal stamps increased from 85¢ +5 to 90¢, serving 78¢ in postage with a 12¢ donation of a bit over 15%.
In addition. USPS Postal Rates & Industry Alerts USPS Postal Rates and Industry Alerts USPS Industry Alerts USPS National Map Notice 123 Price List: 07-13-2025 Below are rate changes for some of the most commonly used mail types. Rates below are effective July 13, 2025 Select rates for First-Class® Mail.
Letters metered at 1 ounce will also hike in cost, from 69 cents to 74 cents, while the additional.