Cost to mail greeting card
The cost to mail a greeting card depends on several factors, including the weight of the card, the destination, and the type of mail service used. Here are some general estimates:
First-Class Mail
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 1 ounce (0.5 oz) costs $0.55 to mail within the United States.
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 1 ounce (0.5 oz) costs $1.15 to mail to Canada.
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 1 ounce (0.5 oz) costs $1.20 to mail to other international destinations.
Priority Mail
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 1 pound (16 oz) costs $7.50 to mail within the United States.
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 1 pound (16 oz) costs $14.50 to mail to Canada.
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 1 pound (16 oz) costs $24.50 to mail to other international destinations.
Priority Mail Express
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 70 pounds costs $25.50 to mail within the United States.
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 70 pounds costs $44.50 to mail to Canada.
- A standard greeting card weighing up to 70 pounds costs $64.50 to mail to other international destinations.
Additional Fees
- If your greeting card is oversized or has a non-standard shape, you may need to pay an additional fee.
- If you want to track your greeting card, you can add tracking for an additional $0.50 to $1.00.
- If you want to insure your greeting card for loss or damage, you can add insurance for an additional $0.05 to $0.50 per $100 of coverage.
Tips
- You can save money by using a flat rate envelope or box, which costs a fixed rate regardless of the weight of the contents.
- You can also save money by using a digital greeting card, which can be sent electronically and doesn't require postage.
- If you're mailing a large number of greeting cards, you may want to consider using a bulk mail service, which can offer discounted rates.