Can you mail vertical postcards?
The cards can be formatted either vertically or horizontally. The address side of vertically divided cards must be divided into a right portion and a left portion, with or without a vertical rule.
How small can the address be on a postcard?
The destination address, postage, and any United States Postal Service marking or endorsement must appear in the right portion. The right portion must be at least 2-1/8 inches wide (measured from the right edge of the card, top to bottom inclusive).
Are there regulations for postcards?
To qualify as a postcard, a mail piece must be rectangular and meet these dimensions: At least 3-1/2” high X 5” long X 0.007” thick. No more than 4-1/4” high X 6” long X 0.016” thick. Have finished corners that do not exceed a radius of 0.125”
Can a postcard be any size?
Postcard dimensions determine the cost of mailing First, it must be rectangular in shape. Different sizes are okay; different shapes are not. Then the postcard must be at least 3.5” x 5 inches and 0.007” thick. At the same time, it can’t be larger than 4.25” x 6” and 0.016” thick.
Can postcards be portrait?
Your postcard can be either landscape or portrait orientation. One thing you do need to be aware of is that the back of your card still needs to follow U.S. Postal Service mailing requirements (explained in the next section).
How much postage does a large postcard need?
Standard Rate Postcards by Class and Size
| Postcard Size | Standard Rate Postcard Postage Rate | Single Piece Rate (Using Stamps) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Postcard Size | First Class | 35¢ |
| Jumbo Sized Postcards | First Class | 55¢ |
| Standard Rate | ||
| Non-Profit Rate |
Are postcards landscape or portrait?
Your postcard can be either landscape or portrait orientation. One thing you do need to be aware of is that the back of your card still needs to follow U.S. Postal Service mailing requirements (explained in the next section). If your postcards don’t follow USPS® dimension specifications, your mailing costs will go up.
Do stamps go vertical or horizontal?
Yes, the stamp has to be in the top right corner, usually about a centimeter from the top and right hand sides. Can I mail a letter with the stamp upside down? Yes, the orientation of the stamp won’t matter at all.
Do you need a US mail layout Guide to design postcards?
Use these US Mail layout guides to help in preparing your direct mail postcard, brochure, newsletter or greeting card design to comply with Postal Service regulations and guidelines. Mailing pieces require clear space (free of any design elements) to allow for barcoding, addressing and permit imprinting.
What is the size of a postcard that has the 35¢ rate?
US Post Office is concerned — there are just minimum and maximum allowable sizes. What is the size of a postcard that has the low 35¢ postcard rate? As long as your postcard is not larger that 4¼″ x 6″ (but at least 3½″ x 5″) you can mail them at the 35¢ rate. Standard Postcard – a standard postcard mails First Class at current rate of 35¢.
What size should a postcard Be for first class mail?
You may think that your mailpiece is a “postcard,” because it is a single sheet of paper. But to qualify for mailing at the First-Class Mail postcard price, it must be: Rectangular. At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick.
How much postage do I need for an oversized postcard?
Oversized postcards require the same postage as a letter: 49¢. Jumbo Postcard Sizes: measure more than 4¼″ x 6″ up to a maximum of 6⅛″ x 11½″. Paper Thickness – oversized postcards must be at least 0.009″ thick, but not more than 0.25″ in thickness.