Swiss Post Reduces Postal Weight Classes
23 June 2009 - Franz Groter
Swiss Post has reduced the number of its weight classes. The measures, which were announced in March, effectively reduce the price of many of its letters by up to 20% as of 1 July. All letter prices will include VAT.
Swiss Post said it would mean price advantages of around 200 million Swiss francs per year for customers.
The main measures involve a comprehensive price reduction for most business customers, with Swiss Post picking up the tab for the new VAT rate for letters weighing up to 100 g. All business customers who are able to claim back VAT will benefit from price reductions of around 7% on items weighing less than 100 g.
In addition, large letters up to B4 format will be as much as 20% cheaper. Large A Mail letters weighing up to 500 g will now cost CHF 2 while items weighing between 501-1,000 g will cost CHF 4. The 250-gram weight limit will no longer exist. Furthermore, registered mail will be less expensive. In future, all registered items weighing up to 500 g will cost CHF 5. The format and weight limits – which are already the most favourable in Europe – will be further simplified.
A regular A Mail letter weighing up to 100 g will still cost CHF 1 and a B Mail letter of up to 100 g will cost CHF 0.85. These prices were introduced on 1 January 2004.
© Hellmail.co.uk - The Global Postal News Site
This is a print-friendly page. Clck below for the latest news and features