Under the current rates, electronic address corrections are still more economical.

The Opportunity
The USPS remains committed to reducing Undeliverable as Addressed (UAA) Mail. They continue to provide incentives—including free processing—for certain types of Address Correction Service (ACS)

Mailstream Best Practices

  • Switch to electronic ACSTM
    Modify your addressing format to comply with electronic ACSTM requirements - and you could save a lot of money over paper-based notification.
  • Adopt the new Intelligent Mail® barcode
    This new technology can help you can save even more. Intelligent Mail® barcode is a 31-digit barcode carrying a 9-digit unique identifier that supports multiple applications and services including USPS Confirm ServicesTM and ACSTM. In addition to lower postal rates, when you correct addresses using the full-service Intelligent Mail® option, OneCode ACS® service is free.

Making it Happen

  • Address Printing
    Create a more professional look with a specialized address printer. In addition to printing barcodes, you can add spot color and personalized messages to help ensure more of your mail is opened and read. 
  • Mailing Efficiency Advantages
    Better manage your business processes and resources and reduce your costs with the initiative that supports every stage of the mail production process from initial address cleansing and coding, to barcode production, through the tracking of mail.