Postcard with Mailing (High Volume Products)
LetterPrinting provides a comprehensive solution for all your postcard mailing requirements. Our service includes postcards with direct mailing, allowing you to simply provide your postcard artwork and mailing list. We handle the printing, addressing, and delivery to the Post Office. We offer a variety of postcard sizes and paper types to suit your needs. Additionally, our postcard mailing options include first-class postage, standard/marketing class postage, and nonprofit rates. Please refer to the table below to select the most cost-effective option for your project.
This product is a standard offset press product. The only variable information you can have on an offset product is the recipient's name and address and one short optional line such as a reference number. Our digital postcards will allow you to have fully variable postcards where you can mail merge information from your mailing list on your card.
We also offer EDDM cards where USPS will deliver your card to every single household on your chosen Post Office route. The benefit of EDDM is that postage is significantly less expensive and you do not have to have a mailing list but is a less targeted mailing since you deliver a piece to every single address.
List setup
The list must be in CSV format; we do not accept Excel. You will be required to upload your list after you upload your artwork. You can upload multiple lists and choose all of them to be combined and used for this mailing. You will need to map each column/field in your list for a certain purpose, e.g. you will map your field OWNER_FNAME to “First Name”. All the fields/columns you intend to use in this job must be mapped to a field. If your list has extra fields/column that is not needed for this job; you should leave them mapped as “Don’t include”. See the options below if you have a field in your list that we do not show an exact map name.
Artwork
Upload a single PDF file with 2 pages, one page for the front and one page for the back. Please see the correct template for your size to make sure you leave blank the correct areas for addressing, postage indicia, and USPS barcoding.
- File format: We only accept PDF file format.
- Bleed/Edge to Edge Printing: All brochures regardless of size require a 1/16" bleed on all 4 sides. See more.
- Safety zone: We highly recommend having at least a 1/4" clear area on all four sides and placing all text at least 1/4" away from all edges.
- Fonts: Make sure all fonts have been outlined in your artwork so they don't change on the final print. See more.
- Color setting: Your files must be created in CMYK format; we print in CMYK ONLY. Make sure you set up your artwork or convert to CMYK format before uploading files, this will enable you to view the best color representation on your final printed piece. See more.
- Resolution: To have high-quality print, your photos and graphics should have at least a 300 DPI. See more.
- Small borders: We highly discourage outer borders smaller than 1/8", see more. We cut several stacks of sheets at a time, the slightest imperfection in the cut with jobs with very thin borders becomes obvious and can appear incorrect on final piece.
- Rich black ink: If you'd like your final printed piece to have the deepest black color, use the following formula: C=60, M=40, Y=40, K=100. If you leave K=100 it will still be black but not as deep. See more.
FAQs
Our postcard mailing service is a full-service solution. We handle everything from designing and printing your postcards to addressing and mailing them for you. Whether you bring your own artwork or need help with the design, we make the entire process simple and streamlined. We’ll even guide you on postage options to keep your campaign affordable and effective. It’s direct mail made easy,just send us your ideas, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Yes! We offer multiple postcard sizes and full design flexibility so your message stands out. Whether you prefer a standard 4"x6" postcard or a larger 6"x11" format to grab attention in the mailbox, we’ve got you covered. You can supply your own design or work with our in-house team to create a custom layout that matches your branding and message. We’ll help you create something that looks great and gets noticed.
You can use your own mailing list, or we can help you build one from scratch. If you already have a list of leads or customers, we’ll use that to personalize your campaign. If you don’t, we can help you target the right audience based on location, income, household size, business type, and other filters. Getting your postcards into the right hands is just as important as what’s on them,and we’re here to help with both.
On average, most postcard mailing campaigns take about 3 to 4 business days from the time the design is finalized. If you need help with design, that could add a couple of days, depending on how quickly revisions are made. If you're working with a tight deadline, just let us know, we’re used to fast turnarounds and can often accommodate rush orders without cutting corners.
Postcards are one of the most versatile and cost-effective marketing tools out there, and they work for almost any business. Real estate agents, dentists, home service providers, restaurants, nonprofits, and retail stores all use postcard mailings to promote sales, launch new products, announce events, or just stay in touch with customers. If you have something to say and want to get straight to the point, a postcard is a great way to do it.
Yes, we have a minimum order of 250 postcards. This helps us keep production efficient and cost-effective for both small and large campaigns. That said, we can easily scale up to handle thousands,or even tens of thousands,of postcards at a time. Whether you're running a small local promotion or launching a large regional campaign, we’re ready to support you every step of the way.