Is priority mail and priority mail express the same

No, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express are not the same. While both services are offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS), they have different delivery times, prices, and features.

Priority Mail:

• Delivery time: 1-3 business days within the contiguous United States, 3-7 business days to Alaska and Hawaii, and 6-10 business days to international destinations.
• Pricing: Starts at $7.50 for a small package weighing up to 1 pound.
• Features:
  • Tracking and delivery confirmation.
  • Free packaging materials and online shipping labels.
  • Insurance up to $50.
  • No signature required upon delivery.

Priority Mail Express:

• Delivery time: Overnight to most U.S. addresses, with a money-back guarantee if not delivered by 10:30 a.m. the next business day.
• Pricing: Starts at $25.50 for a small package weighing up to 1 pound.
• Features:
  • Overnight delivery with a money-back guarantee.
  • Tracking and delivery confirmation.
  • Free packaging materials and online shipping labels.
  • Insurance up to $100.
  • Signature required upon delivery.

Key differences:

• Delivery time: Priority Mail Express is significantly faster than Priority Mail, with overnight delivery to most U.S. addresses.
• Pricing: Priority Mail Express is more expensive than Priority Mail, especially for heavier packages.
• Insurance: Priority Mail Express offers higher insurance coverage (up to $100) compared to Priority Mail (up to $50).
• Signature requirement: Priority Mail Express requires a signature upon delivery, while Priority Mail does not.

Choose Priority Mail if you need a faster and more affordable option for packages that don't require overnight delivery. Choose Priority Mail Express if you need a guaranteed overnight delivery with a higher level of insurance and signature confirmation.