Q&A for How to Mail a Postcard

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

If I wanted to mail postcards to sick children at a hospital, would they be delivered individually to each child?

Donagan

Top Answerer

The Postal Service will deliver all the postcards to the clerical office in the hospital. It would then be up to the hospital staff to deliver the cards individually.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 8 Helpful 34
Question

How much is postage for a postcard?

Ryderbishop1

Community Answer

In the US, $0.34, and in other countries it is letter rate.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 11 Helpful 39
Question

What is the size of the postcard that is sent for 34 cents?

Community Answer

Most postcards are 4 inches by 5 3/4 inches. As of January 2018 it costs 35 cents to mail a postcard.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 7 Helpful 21
Question

Do I need an envelope?

Community Answer

No, you don't need an envelope as long as you put the stamp on the postcard correctly.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 7 Helpful 18
Question

Does it need a return address for postcards?

Donagan

Top Answerer

It's not required, but including a return address when possible is always a good idea.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 19
Question

Does the Post Office still sell postcards that already have postage printed on them?

Community Answer

Yes.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 7 Helpful 23
Question

How many do I need to bundle to mail post cards?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Postcards do not need to be bundled.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 6 Helpful 16
Question

How do I write on a postcard that has a picture in the front?

Community Answer

Look for an empty space on the left side of the back of the postcard picture. That is the space used to write your message. Save the ride side to write the recipient's address and place your stamp in the top right corner.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 17 Helpful 28
Question

Postage for 5x7 postcard?

Donagan

Top Answerer

At this writing, postcards require 34¢ US postage.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 8 Helpful 20
Question

What if I forget to put a stamp on the postcard?

Community Answer

The postcard will be returned with "Insufficient Postage" if you've provided a return address, or will go undelivered if not.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 7 Helpful 14
Question

My post card has a bar code and numbers in the spot where you put the stamp. Is that a problem?

Community Answer

If it isn't a tracking bar code, feel free to put a stamp on top.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 9 Helpful 12
Question

Can I draw pictures on the writing section of the postcard?

Community Answer

You can, it is really up to you and who you are sending it to.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

What is the largest size a postcard can be for 35 cents?

Community Answer

A postcard 3.5 to 4.25 inches high x 5 to 6 inches long can be for mailed 35 cents.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

Are the rates different for mailing Christmas postcards?

Community Answer

No. As of 2018, the price for any postcard postage is fixed. There aren't any different costs for different types of postcards.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

What is the size of a postcard to qualify for 34 cent postage?

Community Answer

Postcards are about 4 x 5 3/4 inches. As of January 2018, postcard postage is 35 cents.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

If I paste a message on a pre-stamped USPS postcard, will it still go out?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Yes, assuming the card's address side has a valid and legible delivery address.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

Does a postcard need to have some kind of bar code on the bottom?

VermontGal

Top Answerer

The post office normally affixes bar codes to the bottom for sorting, not the postcard sender.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

What if I have over 100 postcards ready to send? Do I go to the post office or can I add those to a postal box?

Donagan

Top Answerer

If the postcards have proper postage, you can place them in any mailbox or collection box. It would be good if you could band them together, but it's not required.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Can the stamp be placed anywhere if the spot for it is too small?

Donagan

Top Answerer

No. Place the stamp in the upper-right corner, even if it covers something up.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Do you need to put a return address on the card?

Donagan

Top Answerer

You don't have to include a return address, especially if you don't want the card returned to you if it can't be delivered to the addressee.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Can you make your own postcard if you don't have one?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Yes, but use card stock rather than thin paper.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

It is 2023 my postcard has marks in right hand corner where do I put stamp?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Put it in the upper-right corner. Ignore the marks.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Will the post office deliver an old post card with the 13¢ postage?

Donagan

Top Answerer

It will deliver it with 31¢ postage due from the addressee.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

What is the current (Oct 6, 2020) price of a "penny postcard?"

Donagan

Top Answerer

As of 2022, the US postcard rate was 44 cents.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Can you use the reverse side (when the card has no picture) to write your message or must the message be on the same side as the stamp and address of recipient?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Yes, the message may be written on the reverse side. That's the usual format when there is no picture.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Why it is not necessary to send postcards with an envelope?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Envelopes were invented for the sake of privacy. If the sender doesn't require privacy, there is no need for an envelope.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

Can you send postcards when on a tour?

Community Answer

Yes, you can do that when on tour.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

If I’m sending and mailing a postcard from Germany to the USA,when does it get delivered?

Donagan

Top Answerer

It can vary greatly, but typically it won't take much more than three or four days.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3
Question

Can a mass mailing postcard be dropped in an outside mail box?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Yes. Just be sure to use proper postage, or the mailing could be returned to you.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

What is the 2022 USPS postage rate for a postcard mailed to a USA address?

Donagan

Top Answerer

As of 2022, the domestic rate for a US postcard was $0.44.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1