Alternate Access: Mailing & Shipping
Convenient mailing services where you live, work, and shop.
The U.S. Postal Service provides a multitude of mailing and shipping options for consumers and business partners. Through a series of partner programs, customers can purchase stamps, mail a letter, or ship a package without ever visiting a traditional Post Office™. Vendors can attract additional customers by offering postal products and services. Together, we provide convenient mail services where customers live, work, and shop.
 
 
USPS Partner Programs
These programs help you bring shipping and mailing services closer to your customers.

Approved Shipper
The Approved Shipper program offers U.S. Postal Service products and services—at partner prices—along with other competitor services so customers can choose the best shipping option for their needs. This program utilizes partner location and staffing.

Contract Postal Units
This partner program provides U.S. Postal Service products and services at USPS prices. This program uses partner location and staffing.

Post Office Express
Post Office Express is a complete postal retail unit operated by USPS employees but located within a partner facility. U.S. Postal Service products and services are offered at USPS prices.

Stamps on Consignment
This partner program provides U.S. Postal Service stamps at USPS prices as a convenience for customers. This program uses partner location and staffing.

 
USPS Self Service
These convenient self-service tools help customers meet their mailing and shipping needs.

Automated Postal Center
Take care of basic mailing and shipping needs.

Stamps by Mail
A convenient way to buy stamps from the comfort of your home.

Vending
A fast and easy way to get stamps without having to get in line.