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5 Strategies to Reduce Mailing Costs Amid USPS Price Increases

Published 6/5/25

On July 13, 2025, the USPS is raising postage prices once again. This marks the sixth increase in the past five years, with first-class postage rising by an astonishing 56% during that time. As you likely know, these frequent hikes have caused a significant strain on many organizations’ budgets. Thankfully, there are alternatives to absorbing the full impact of these increases.

According to the 2025 State of Online Payments report, up to 73% of payers are open to being automatically opted into paperless billing by their biller. With this in mind, there are several steps you can take to immediately reduce the strain from postage on your budget.

Here are a few ways InvoiceCloud can assist in reducing your print and mail expenses:

  • Enable the paperless checkbox at checkout:

If you haven’t already, join the hundreds of InvoiceCloud billers who automatically check the paperless checkbox during the payment process. This simple act alone can give you a big boost in paperless enrollment.

  • Convert AutoPay payers to paperless billing:

AutoPay payers often disregard mailed invoices altogether. InvoiceCloud can automatically transition these payers to paperless billing. We’ll help communicate this change to your AutoPay payers (and give them an opportunity to opt out) ahead of the transition to ensure an easy change for both you and your payers.

  • Convert registered payers to paperless billing:

Similar to our AutoPay campaign, InvoiceCloud can also automatically opt payers registered for payments through InvoiceCloud into paperless billing. We’ll handle the communication to inform them of the change and provide an opportunity for them to opt out if desired.

  • Convert returned mail to paperless billing:

Are undeliverable invoices piling up in your office? Let us help! Provide us with a list of payers, and we can automatically convert as many as possible into paperless billing to ensure they’re able to receive future invoices.

  • Make 100% paperless billing your goal:

Ready for a big change? Consider going 100% paperless. InvoiceCloud can craft a 3-6 month campaign to help completely convert your customer base to paperless billing with specific exceptions allowed as needed.

If your budget can’t absorb another increase in postage, we’re here to help. Email us customermarketing@invoicecloud.com today to boost your paperless enrollment and keep your postage budget in check.