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Methods of Payment for Products Available for Sale from the USGS

Payment must accompany all orders for products available for sale from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The methods of payment accepted by the USGS include check, money order, or credit card. The requirements for each payment method are shown below. Additional requirements for international orders are also shown.

USGS products can be ordered by mail from the Branch of Information Services in Denver, CO, and the EROS Data Center in Sioux Falls, SD, or purchased over the counter from Earth Science Information Centers. Some products can also be ordered online through the USGS Store or EarthExplorer.

A $5 handling fee applies to all orders.

Do not send cash.

If applicable, please include your existing USGS account and order number.

For pricing and ordering information on USGS products, refer to http://ask.usgs.gov/prices/index.html and http://ask.usgs.gov/prices/ordering_info.html.

Payment Methods

Check or Money Order

Payment must be in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Make all drafts payable to the Department of the Interior-USGS.

Credit Card

Payment must be on a VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover account and must include the credit card account number and expiration date.

International Orders

All international orders must be prepaid. Payment for orders shipped outside the United States may be made by the credit cards listed above or by international money order drawn on U.S. funds. Most banks assess a processing fee for currency rate adjustments. Please include this fee when applicable.

Customers are responsible for shipping costs, customs fees, and any other charges associated with international shipments. Please designate a preferred carrier (FedEx, DHL, or UPS) and provide your carrier account number and telephone number for shipping.

For More Information

For additional information, contact:

USGS Information Services
Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225, USA
Phone: 303-202-4700 or 1-888-ASK-USGS
Fax: 303-202-4693
E-mail: infoservices@usgs.gov

            or

USGS EROS
User Services
47914 252nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57198-0001, USA
Phone: 605-594-6151 or 1-800-252-4547
TDD: 605-594-6933
Fax: 605-594-6589
E-mail: custserv@usgs.gov

            or

USGS Earth Science Information Center
Web address: ASK-USGS
Phone: 1-888-ASK-USGS
E-mail: Contact USGS