Bound Printed Matter mailings require Postal Permit

The United States Postal Service now requires all Bound Printed Matter (BPM) mailings be paid by postal permit only as of today September 11, 2008.

Mailers can no longer pay for Bound Printed Matter with a Meter or Stamp.

Postage payment for all BPM mailings, are limited to permit imprint as of September 11, 2008.

As a result of this classification change, mailers will no longer be able to pay for postage with PC Postage, stamps, or a postage meter. BPM mailings are no longer accepted at retail counters, in collection boxes or by carriers. Mailers must deposit Bound Printed Matter mailings at Business Mail Acceptance area in the back of the Post Office facility that issued them the permit.

Those who hold merchandise return service permit will be able to continue to pay non-presorted BPM prices on eligible items that are returned with a merchandise return service label.

Postal Package Partner™ is a great solution for mailers handling Bound Printed Matter (BPM). It is a best in class USPS shipping system that uses the now required permit postage payment and provides manifesting, automated email notification, Delivery Confirmation, shipping reports, and permit balance tracking.

You can find more information at:

http://pe.usps.com/FederalRegisterNotices.asp