Full Service vs. Basic

The USPS currently offers two Intelligent Mail^® options, full-service and basic.

What’s the difference?

The full-service option entails additional requirements:

• Populate barcode with a unique sequence number
• Encode mailpiece tray tags and pallet barcodes
• Electronic submission of postage statements

The full-service option provides additional benefits:

• Pay less postage (effective November 29, 2009)
• Free “start the clock” information
• Free address correction service
• Access to mail tracking services

Why should I choose full-service?

Even if you have no immediate plans to use full-service benefits, mailers should consider implementing a solution that provides for full-service capabilities.

• You can access basic if you have full-service capabilities (but not vice versa)
• Few companies will want to redesign their barcode process twice
• Free address correction can improve mail delivery
• Mail tracking services provide a low-cost alternative to certified mail
• Mail intelligence provides value to most every department
• Business units may request these value-added services in the future
• Getting it right the first time pays dividends in the long run

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