USPS National Customer Support Center

Intelligent Mail
Intelligent Mail is the technology platform for the next generation of postal services, features and products. Mailers and the Postal Service™ will gain end-to-end visibility into the mailstream through the use of the suite of Intelligent Mail barcodes and by submitting electronic documentation, which will create actionable information about mail for marketing, financial and operational environments.

Important Links

Find your local BMEU or MDA

Apply for a Mailer ID

Apply for a PostalOne!^® account

Learn about Suite of Barcodes

Select OneCode™ Services

Access guides and specifications

Presentations about Intelligent Mail

Steps to Getting Started
To get started with Intelligent Mail here are a few basic steps to get you on your way:

Talk with your local BMEU or MDA to receive guidance on how to best meet your mailing needs with the Intelligent Mail options the Postal Service has provided. Learn more.
Apply for a Mailer ID (MID), which you will use to identify your mailpieces and mail aggregates. Learn more.
Apply for a PostalOne! Account, which you will use to submit electronic documentation. Learn more.
Learn about the suite of Intelligent Mail barcodes: Intelligent Mail barcode for letters, cards and flats, Intelligent Mail Tray barcode, Intelligent Mail Container barcode and Intelligent Mail Package barcode. Learn more.
Determine which OneCode Services you would like to use. Learn more.
Access guides and specifications for Intelligent Mail. Learn more.
Review presentations about Intelligent Mail. Learn more.

Contact Information:
Intelligent Mail Services
Phone: 800-522-9085
Email: RIBBS@USPS.GOV
Page updated: 12/09/2008

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