Postcard sizes - International Union of Mail-Artists2024-03-28T12:09:45Zhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/forum/topics/postcard-sizes?groupUrl=askanything&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhen I emailed the post offic…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-04:2496677:Comment:23369612019-08-04T13:30:20.238ZWilliam Mhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/William
<p>When I emailed the post office about this here in Taiwan they told me postcard size was 14.8*10.5 centimeter and that anything over that would have to be sent letter rate. However, I've noticed that they aren't always super picky with the size if it's a little over. Postcard rates are 10 NT(about 30 cents USD) for Asia and Australasia, 11 NT for USA & Canada, 12 NT for Europe/Africa/South America/Central America, 6 NT for Hong Kong and Macau, and 5 NT for domestic.<br></br><br></br>Most of the…</p>
<p>When I emailed the post office about this here in Taiwan they told me postcard size was 14.8*10.5 centimeter and that anything over that would have to be sent letter rate. However, I've noticed that they aren't always super picky with the size if it's a little over. Postcard rates are 10 NT(about 30 cents USD) for Asia and Australasia, 11 NT for USA & Canada, 12 NT for Europe/Africa/South America/Central America, 6 NT for Hong Kong and Macau, and 5 NT for domestic.<br/><br/>Most of the rubber stamped postcards I send out fit their size requirements for the postcard rate. Larger cards I sometimes send out(of a collage etc) will you usually be sent at letter rate or as printed matter.</p> I rarely make postcards small…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-07-25:2496677:Comment:23349752019-07-25T13:03:44.288ZSteph Dodsonhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/cutpastesteph
<p>I rarely make postcards small enough to send for the US postcard rate. The small size doesn't appeal to me and I feel like I'm doing more, getting more out of my postage when I send bigger (especially internationally). The last batch of cards I sent out were ~5x8 inches each. Typically my minimum is 5x7 inches, but it always varies, depending on materials used.</p>
<p>I rarely make postcards small enough to send for the US postcard rate. The small size doesn't appeal to me and I feel like I'm doing more, getting more out of my postage when I send bigger (especially internationally). The last batch of cards I sent out were ~5x8 inches each. Typically my minimum is 5x7 inches, but it always varies, depending on materials used.</p> Same here, but look on the br…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-07-25:2496677:Comment:23350512019-07-25T08:32:51.077ZAlan Brignullhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/AlanBrignull
<p>Same here, but look on the bright side, that means you can send big postcards (max letter size currently 240x165mm)</p>
<p>Same here, but look on the bright side, that means you can send big postcards (max letter size currently 240x165mm)</p> Malaysia still has a standard…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-07-25:2496677:Comment:23348332019-07-25T00:22:36.221ZJeremy Nghttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JeremyNg
<p>Malaysia still has a standard international postcard rate of RM0.50 (that's 50 cents to me and probably a lot lesser in Pounds and the Dollar, conversion wise). It was heaven when I was still living in Malaysia. </p>
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<p>In Australia, a postcard's postage is the same as a letter.... </p>
<p>Malaysia still has a standard international postcard rate of RM0.50 (that's 50 cents to me and probably a lot lesser in Pounds and the Dollar, conversion wise). It was heaven when I was still living in Malaysia. </p>
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<p>In Australia, a postcard's postage is the same as a letter.... </p> Unfortunately, there is no In…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-07-24:2496677:Comment:23347392019-07-24T17:09:37.164ZBradfordhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/Bradford
<p>Unfortunately, there is no International Postcard Rate in the USA either so the standard Letter Rate applies. The 35¢ postcard rate is only for Domestic Mail. Also, lettersheets are no longer as well.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, there is no International Postcard Rate in the USA either so the standard Letter Rate applies. The 35¢ postcard rate is only for Domestic Mail. Also, lettersheets are no longer as well.</p> The USA has special postcard…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-07-24:2496677:Comment:23345432019-07-24T12:57:49.640ZHeide Monsterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/HeideLee
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px; line-height: 14.85pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The USA has special postcard pricing: 35¢. And the USPS has very clear ideas what a post card is:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px; line-height: 14.85pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">First-Class Mail® Postcards…</span></p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px; line-height: 14.85pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The USA has special postcard pricing: 35¢. And the USPS has very clear ideas what a post card is:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px; line-height: 14.85pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">First-Class Mail® Postcards</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; line-height: 15pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Maximum size: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high by .016 inch thick</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; line-height: 15pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Anything larger is priced the same as standard mail; 55¢ domestic, $1.15 international.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px 0px; line-height: 14.85pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">First-Class Mail® Stamped Large Postcards</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; line-height: 15pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Maximum size: 11-1/2 inches long by 6-1/8 inches high by 1/4 inch thick</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; line-height: 15pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; color: #202020; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I make most of my cards 4"x6" because they will fit into standard ring binder sleeves, but it is also an efficient use of the larger sheets watercolor paper I use to make them.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p> The standard size in Britain…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-07-24:2496677:Comment:23346282019-07-24T08:22:29.026ZAlan Brignullhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/AlanBrignull
<p>The standard size in Britain years ago was 5½ x 3½ inches, nowadays most are A6 (148x105mm), but there is no postcard rate any more so no official definition. How many countries still have special postage rates for postcards?</p>
<p>The standard size in Britain years ago was 5½ x 3½ inches, nowadays most are A6 (148x105mm), but there is no postcard rate any more so no official definition. How many countries still have special postage rates for postcards?</p>