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EDDM Pricing in 2026: Per-Piece Rates and Your Real All-In Cost
EDDM pricing in 2026: Retail is $0.260 per piece. See current Retail and BMEU rates plus what a campaign really costs.
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USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) lets you send postcards, flyers, or menus to every address on a mail carrier route — no mailing list required. Postage is $0.260/piece (Retail) or $0.259/piece (BMEU), making it the cheapest way to reach a local neighborhood.
Key Facts
Pricing
Cost guide
EDDM Pricing in 2026: Per-Piece Rates and Your Real All-In Cost
EDDM pricing in 2026: Retail is $0.260 per piece. See current Retail and BMEU rates plus what a campaign really costs.
Requirements & Setup
EDDM Requirements Checklist: Everything You Need Before Mailing
Complete checklist of USPS EDDM requirements covering size specifications, indicia, addressing, bundling, paperwork, and drop-off procedures to ensure acceptance.
PS Form 3587 (EDDM Retail): How to Fill It Out + What USPS Checks [2026]
You don't need to memorize PS Form 3587, but you do need to understand it. Here's how to complete it and what USPS checks at acceptance.
How to Use the USPS EDDM Online Tool
A step-by-step guide to the USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) Online Tool: search routes, filter demographics, choose Retail vs BMEU entry, run the size checker, and prepare for drop-off.
Preparation & Drop-Off
EDDM Addressing Rules: Local Postal Customer vs Postal Customer vs Residential Customer [2026]
EDDM uses simplified addressing -- but the exact label you should print depends on how you're entering the mail (Retail vs BMEU). Here's the correct breakdown.
EDDM Drop-Off Guide: DDU, What to Bring, and What Happens at Acceptance [2026]
The drop-off is the moment of truth for EDDM. Here's how to show up prepared and get accepted without re-bundling everything in the lobby.
Performance & Comparisons
EDDM vs. Targeted Direct Mail: Which Approach Fits Your Business?
Compare Every Door Direct Mail and targeted direct mail on cost, targeting precision, response rates, and use cases. Find the right approach for your marketing goals.
More guides
How to Fill Out an EDDM Facing Slip
EDDM facing slips are required for USPS drop-off. Learn what each field means on the official USPS EDDM Retail Facing Slip and how to complete it correctly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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