214 Postage Payment and Documentation

Overview

1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment Options

1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment Options

1.1 General

Federal agency and USPS official Priority Mail Express may use the appropriate indicia, subject to 703.7.0. The mailer is responsible for proper payment of postage.

1.2 Commercial Pricing

Commercial Priority Mail Express postage may be paid with:

1. USPS Click-N-Ship.
2. USPS-approved PC Postage products by registered end-users in conjunction with a qualifying shipping label managed by the PC Postage system used.
3. USPS-approved IBI postage meters that print the IBI with the appropriate price marking (see 202.3.3) and transactional data is electronically transmitted daily to USPS for all mailpieces and mail categories with an approved Priority Mail Express shipping label.
4. Permit imprint through the USPS Ship system under 705.2.6.