USPS Glossary

Standard Mail (Marketing Mail)

USPS bulk class for promotional mail; cheaper than first-class, slower delivery.

Full definition

Officially renamed USPS Marketing Mail. Used for non-urgent promotional mail in volumes of 200+ pieces. Delivery in 3 to 10 business days. Cheaper postage than first-class but no return-to-sender for undeliverable pieces and no automatic forwarding.

Related terms

First-Class Mail →
USPS premium mail class with the fastest delivery and the highest rates.
EDDM →
Every Door Direct Mail — USPS service that delivers your mail to every household on a selected carrier route.

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