What is USPS Click-N-Ship? How can it Help Businesses

Regarding shipping strategy, the goal is to create a system that makes the process cheap and fast and finding ways to cut costs is a big part of this.

The US Postal Service (USPS) has simplified the process of cheap shipping with a unique online service: USPS Click n' Ship. In effect, this service brings the post office to you. Click n' Ship lets you print shipping labels whenever, wherever, and on regular printer paper. Once finished, you’ll receive a confirmation number to track your package to its destination.

Click n' Ship is an online portal for doing all the normal stuff you do at a Post Office. USPS estimates that 400,000+ customers have used this at-home service to print labels, order free shipping boxes, buy postage, and organize free package pickup.

Here's everything you need to know about USPS Click n' Ship to save time and money.

What is USPS Click n Ship?

Click n Ship allows you to print shipping labels with postage from your computer, eliminating the need to visit a post office.

It is a convenient USPS service that lets you organize booking and shipping for packages online when using Priority Mail, Express Mail, and International Mail services. It's an online portal for creating custom shipments.

To use Click n Ship, you need only sign up for a USPS account, access a printer, and use your credit card.

Click n Ship allows you to:

• Purchase postage labels on the USPS website
• Pay for postage with all major credit cards
• Calculate and compare rates
• Addresses standardization
• Find a zip code
• Insurance coverage up to $200
• Online address book storage of up to 1,000 domestic and international addresses
• Email shipping notification for the recipient
• Print up to 10 domestic labels in single credit card transaction
• See postage labels from the past six months in shipping history
• Account can easily be managed in the “My Account” portal

Currently, you can print USPS Click n Ship labels for the following domestic and international shipping services:

• Priority Mail
• Express Mail
• Global Express Guaranteed
• Global Express Mail

However, you won’t be able to print Click n Ship labels for First-Class services right now. The service is also unavailable for the following services:

• First-Class Package
• First-Class Mail International
• First-Class Package International
• Package Services
• USPS Retail Ground
• USPS Retail Ground (non-military sender)

How To Use USPS Click N Ship

TTo use the service, you must first sign up for an account on the USPS website. Here's a step-by-step guide to using this service:

1. Create a free USPS account: Every courier requires you to create an account to use their services.

2. Generate a shipping label: Enter the destination address to create your shipping label. Click n Ship allows you to store and use a list of delivery destinations, aka the Address Book, to save time if you're sending to the same addresses repeatedly. You can also go printerless and generate your shipping label by scanning a QR code (Label Broker Id) sent by USPS which will be further printed at the USPS office. 

3. Pick additional actions: You can select whether you want to receive tracking information and email updates. Additionally, you can choose to notify the recipient that their order has been shipped, hold it for pickup, or add the address to your Address Book.

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4. Enter shipping date: Fill in when you want your package to go out. Be careful that you get the correct date. Some Post Offices may not send your package if you drop it off for delivery after the shipping date.

5. Enter package weight: USPS and other couriers set shipping rates by weight or box dimensions, whichever is larger. Pick if you want to ship via traditional postage rates (charged by weight/size) or with Flat Rate, which charges you a flat price for any package under 70 pounds. Typically, Flat Rate is only cheapest when sending large or heavy packages. You can order free Flat Rate boxes from USPS online.

7. Enter package value: Almost all USPS shipments are insured up to $50 or $100, depending on the service option. At this point, you can add additional insurance up to $5,000.

8. Add delivery instructions: Please include here any special actions you'd like taken for delivery, including scheduled pick-ups.

9. Choose USPS shipping service: Here, you decide the price and delivery speed for your shipment. You can choose Priority Mail, Express Mail, Global Express Guaranteed, and Global Express Mail. Flip through the options until you find a price and timeline that fit your needs.

10. Add value-added features: Want signature confirmation? Add it here. Tracking is free for every shipment.

11. Finish and print label: The last step is to review your shipment order and pay for the shipping label. Lastly, you can print your labels now, print at the Post Office, or download the label.

How Much Does USPS Click n Ship Cost?

The cost of Click n Ship depends on what mail class you use, the weight and dimensions of your package, and the destination address.

However, USPS offers special discounts for those who use this exclusive service. In addition, although scheduled carrier pickups are free, there may be additional costs for special services like on-demand pickup. Below, we compare a few rates to help you understand the cost of using this service:

• Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope for domestic shipping: $4.80 in-store / $4.75 online
• Priority Mail Flat Rate box for domestic shipping: $9.80 in-store / $9.30 online
• Express Mail Flat Rate envelope for domestic shipping: $16.50 in-store / $16 online
• 1-pound parcel shipped <150 miles via Express Mail: $12.60 in-store / $12.22 online
• 1-pound parcel shipped >150 miles via Priority Mail: $4.80 in-store/ $4.75 online

These discounts may seem insignificant for single shipments, but think of how they’ll add up with large volume shipments or over time - that’s economies of scale at play! If you’re a small business that regularly ships a large number of packages, then this could considerably reduce your total shipping costs. You can find more information about potential savings here.

Where Do I Drop Usps Click N Ship Package?

The Click N Ship feature has been developed to simplify shipping for your business.

Once you download your prepaid shipping label (in PDF format), print it out and securely attach it to your sealed package. Then, drop off your package at a nearby Post Office or schedule a free pickup for convenience.

What Are the Pros And Cons of This Service?

USPS Click n Ship is a very convenient and easy-to-use service. For a small business—especially one that’s run from home—making frequent trips to the post office can be an added cost in terms of both time and money. Managing your shipping online can take a load of stress off, but of course, it comes with unique issues.

Benefits of USPS Click N Ship 

• Saves time and effort
• Order free boxes for packing
• Organize free pickups for packages
• Fill in customs forms and print labels online
• Get access to affordable shipping rates
• Easily reship to previous address using your shipping history
• Manage all destination addresses, shipments, and tracking in one account

Disadvantages of USPS Click N Ship

• Only retail rates are available. This means you miss out on the up to 70% off shipping rates when using Easyship.
• Online systems can have tech glitches, making them unpredictable to use
• Payments are dependent on gateways being fully functional - transactions can sometimes not work properly
• Click n Ship labels First-Class services and Ground services are not available.

How do you make a Shipping Label with Click N Ship?

When created in 2019, Click n Ship was a bold new feature from USPS. Never before could you create fully customized shipments online and print your shipping labels in-house at the USPS.

Today, shipping platforms like Easyship allow you to do everything Click n Ship can, plus much more.

With Easyship, you can create shipping labels for any shipment in seconds. Since our shipping solution is directly integrated with USPS.com, all the same customizations and options are available, including package pick-up, Flat Rate, and more. 

Streamline Your Deliveries With Easyship

USPS Click n Ship is a convenient online service that allows you to manage your shipments with one easy-to-use account. With it, you can do everything from print labels and fill out customs forms to order boxes and package pickups. You only need a good internet connection, a credit card - and a free USPS account.

Easyship can also help you with shipping labels and customs forms. Our services make it easy to print labels and book shipments with different carriers worldwide—and you can even automate all these functions!

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Sign up for a free account today to see how we can help you make shipping easier and cheaper.

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Click n Ship FAQ

Can I use click and ship with my own box?

Yes, just like a normal USPS service, you can use any box for shipments with Click n Ship.

Why is click and ship so expensive?

Click n Ship is actually slightly cheaper than USPS retail rates. These savings arrive from the fact that you are doing all the legwork to create a shipping label, rather than a USPS employee.

How long are click and ship labels good for?

Labels last until the specified shipping date you enter when generating the shipping label.

How do I get a refund from Click and Ship?

To file a claim for a refund, visit USPS.com/help/refund.htm.