USPS to Kill Off International Reply Coupons After 100 Years?
Published Date: 9/4/2026
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Summary
The Postal Service wants to stop offering International Reply Coupons because they won’t be valid after December 31, 2026. This change affects anyone who uses these coupons for mail and means the service will be removed from official postal product lists starting January 1, 2027. If you have thoughts or concerns, you need to share them by September 15, 2026.
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International Reply Coupons Ending Jan 1, 2027
If you use international reply coupons, the Universal Postal Union indicates they will not be valid after December 31, 2026. The Postal Service proposes removing International Reply Coupon Service from its Market Dominant product lists effective January 1, 2027, so you will not be able to rely on this service after those dates.
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