What is the purpose of Metered Mail?

• A. Mail paid with a postage meter rather than affixed stamps
• B. Mail paid with a postage stamp book
• C. Mail that requires a signature upon delivery
• D. Mail used for international shipments

Answer: (A)

Metered Mail is postage paid using a postage meter rather than affixed stamps. The meter prints an imprint on the mailpiece showing the amount paid and the date, so USPS can verify that postage has been prepaid. This method is especially common for businesses doing large volumes of mail because it streamlines processing, reduces handling, and provides centralized postage accounting. It isn’t about requiring a signature upon delivery, nor is it specifically about international shipments, and it isn’t defined by using a stamp book. In short, the purpose is to prepay postage with a meter imprint instead of sticking stamps.