Business Reply Mail (BRM) allows you to receive First-Class mail back from the addressee by paying postage only on the returned mail. For example, if you mail 2,000 pieces and only receive 600 responses, you only pay postage for the 600 returned pieces. This is an option to consider instead of putting postage stamps on envelopes and losing postage on the pieces not returned.

BRM requires a permit from the USPS with an annual fee of $150.00. The BRE (Business Reply Envelope) or BRC (Business Reply Card) must conform to specific BRM design formatting to qualify, including the unique ZIP+4 code assigned by the USPS for our address. Although issued for the same address, BRE and BRC's have different ZIP+4 codes.

Below are the ZIP+4's for The New School, 66 West 12th Street Address:

There are three BRM payment options:

1. BRM Basic Service - $160 annual permit fee
   Cost per returned piece:
   First-Class postage + 75 cents
   1-ounce letter - 39 cents + 65 cents = 104 cents
   Postcard - 24 cents + 65 cents = 89 cents



2. BRM High Volume - $160 annual permit fee plus $500 annual BRM accounting fee
   Cost per returned piece:
   First-Class postage + 11 cents
   1-ounce letter - 39 cents + 11 cents = 50 cents
   Postcard - 24 cents + 11 cents = 35 cents
   Best if return volume is 1,400 pieces or more per year
   
   
3. QBRM (Qualified Business Reply Mail) - $150 annual permit fee plus $500 annual BRM accounting fee - design of mailpiece must be automation compatible, and approved by the USPS for QBRM.
   Cost per returned piece:
   QBRM postage (35 cents) + 6 cents
   1-ounce letter - 35 cents + 6 cents = 41 cents
   Postcard - 20 cents + 6 cents = 26 cents Best if return volume is 1,100 pieces or more annually

For additional information on BRM or QBRM mailpiece design, please contact Cecil Eversley/Mail Services Manager at extension 5302.

Please Note: ZIP+4 Barcode has 52 bars and a Delivery Point Barcode (DPBC) has 62 bars.