The Postage Blog

USPS Stamp Price History: Every Rate Change Since 2019

The Forever stamp costs $0.82 as of July 12, 2026 The First-Class letter rate has risen nine times since 2019, from $0.55 to $0.82. The most recent increase took effect July 12, 2026, raising the price from $0.78. The table below lists every change, which is useful if you are holding older stamps and wondering […]

How Much Is an Additional Ounce Stamp? ($0.29 in 2026)

An additional ounce stamp costs $0.29 in 2026 The USPS additional-ounce rate is $0.29, and it did not change in the July 12, 2026 increase. You add one of these stamps alongside a Forever stamp when a letter weighs more than one ounce. A two-ounce letter therefore costs $1.11 in total ($0.82 plus $0.29). Letter […]

How Much Is an International Stamp in 2026? ($1.75)

A Global Forever stamp costs $1.75 in 2026 The Global Forever stamp mails a one-ounce letter or a postcard to any country, and it costs $1.75 as of July 12, 2026, up from $1.70. One stamp covers the whole trip, with no country-by-country pricing to work out. A book of 20 costs $35.00. International postage […]

How Much Is a Postcard Stamp in 2026? ($0.65)

A postcard stamp costs $0.65 in 2026 The USPS domestic postcard rate is $0.65, effective July 12, 2026, up from $0.61. That single stamp mails a standard postcard anywhere in the United States. A book of 20 postcard stamps costs $13.00. Sending a postcard overseas costs more, at the $1.75 international rate. Postcard stamp price […]

How Much Is a Roll of Stamps in 2026? ($82.00)

A roll of 100 Forever stamps costs $82.00 in 2026 A standard retail roll, also called a coil, holds 100 Forever stamps. At the current First-Class letter rate of $0.82 per stamp (effective July 12, 2026), a roll of stamps costs $82.00 (100 x $0.82). You pay the same price at the Post Office, at […]