Mail 101USPS Mail Automation 101

USPS® Mail Automation 101 – What is USPS Bulk Mail?

USPS bulk-mail is often called presort mail. USPS Mail Automation is considered bulk-mail when properly prepared and presented to the U.S. Postal Service® in sufficient quantity to qualify for USPS postage discounts.

Bulk Mail Automation/Presort Mail – Is it right for you?

The Postal Service® offers huge mail automation postage discounts because you do some of the work that otherwise would have to be done by the Post Office™. Mailers make an investment in time and technology, reducing Postal Service™ costs, which are passed on to you through postage discounts.

USPS Bulk Mail Rates – How much can you save?

Savings potential of 20-60% depends on class and number of presort mail pieces. The minimum number of pieces to qualify for USPS automation postage discounts is listed by class below.

• 500 First-Class Mail® pieces
• 200 Marketing Mail® pieces (or 50 pounds)

USPS Bulk Mail Software – What is required?

AES USPS Mail Automation bulk-mail software is a single all-inclusive product that fully qualifies mailers for significant bulk-mail automation postage discounts.

In order to qualify for bulk automation rates, you must:

• Get a mailing permit.
• Pay postage using pre-canceled stamps, postage meter, or permit imprint.
• Make smart choices about the size, shape, and weight.
• Validate and DPV® confirm addresses using CASS Certified™ software.
• Presort mail pieces. (Quick Service Guides)
• Take your mail to the Post Office where you hold your mailing permit.
• Move Update Compliance