About Postal Rate Changes

Postal rates change periodically by the USPS. If new rates are available, you can download them quickly and easily, directly from the Pitney Bowes Data Center. The new rates are normally available for download at least seven days before the effective date.

The display tells you when a Rate Change update is complete. It also tells you if the update is immediate or takes effect at a later date by listing the new date. Once the effective date is reached, the system automatically switches to the new rates.

Please be advised:

• If you download the update and the rates go into effect in the future, you will not print postage with the new rate until the new rates become effective.
• If the rate for a First Class is changing and is effective immediately, a screen displays showing the present preset postage and prompts you to reset the normal preset postage. Select Yes. A screen displays for you to enter the new rate.
• When a Rate Change update takes place it may also affect the preset values in your mailing machine. Check all of the preset settings to insure that it conforms to the new rates. Refer to Using the Preset Feature for more information.

If you need to restart an interrupted download or initiate a download for rate updates, system updates, inscriptions or ads, refer to Procedure for Manually Downloading New Postal Rates.