USPS^® Mail Automation 101 - What is USPS Bulk Mail?

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

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 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. See EZ24x7 Postage Discount ROI. The minimum number of pieces to qualify for USPS automation postage discounts is listed by class below.

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

USPS Bulk Mail Software – What is required?

AES 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