For those who use Postal stamp services more often, it is very important for you to note that several changes with regard to the cost of a stamp (s) will be put in place in the next coming days while others may have already noticed the changes in the price of postage.
If you were asking yourself the question of how much a forever stamp in 2023 or even when the price is gonna go up, the answer is right within this post.
Giant provider, USPS or call it the United State Postal Services announced that “1-ounce metered mail will increase to 60 cents, and the price to send a domestic postcard will increase to 48 cents. A 1-ounce letter mailed to another country would increase to $1.45. There will be no change to the single-piece letter and flat additional-ounce price, which remains at 24 cents.
What does this mean? With the new changes effective January 22, 2023, check out the USPS postage rates 2023 chart.
Postage Stamps Rate 2023
| Product | Current Prices | Planned Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Letters (1 oz.) | 60 cents | 63 cents |
| Letters (metered 1 oz.) | 57 cents | 60 cents |
| Domestic Postcards | 44 cents | 48 cents |
| International Postcards | $1.40 | $1.45 |
| International Letter (1 oz.) | $1.40 | $1.45 |
The above are announced new stamp and postage rates or call them costs by USPS. You might want to inquire from your provider when and how much the cost of stamps is in 2023 as that will give you a clear picture of what to do and what you should expect when posting for example a postcard, large envelope, square envelop no matter where you are posting eg to Canada, UK, India and etc.
For those in Uganda, you can try out the Uganda Post and make an inquiry with regard to both Express, Regular, and EMS post and mailing stamp services you are clear on the amount you are supposed to spend when sending whatever to your loved ones. Every new year tends to come with new things and so to the amount of money which changes from time to time for the different services.
