A Guide to Reaching USPS Customer Service in a Flash

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Learn How To Reach USPS Customer Service Effortlessly

The United States Postal Service (also known as USPS, the Post Office, or Postal Service) is a government agency responsible for providing postal service nationwide.

USPS delivers mail and packages to over 150 million addresses across the country. Despite its popularity, it’s not uncommon for customers to have trouble receiving their mail, or even worse—packages sent via USPS can end up being lost for months.

So, what to do if USPS says delivered, but there is no package in sight? In such scenarios, contacting USPS customer service is essential. Luckily, we make sure you don’t have to waste hours trying to reach them! , and let us call USPS customer service for you! We’ll wait until the company’s support agent answers the call and notify you as soon as they do.

Contacting USPS Customer Service on Your Own

Before you decide to contact USPS customer service, try to find the assistance you need online on their FAQ Page. You can search their database and find answers to the following questions:

  • What is USPS Retail Ground?
  • Do you require proof of delivery?
  • How to schedule a package pickup?
  • Where is my package?
  • At what point does the Postal Service consider an international shipment "lost”?
  • When will my letter carrier or mail arrive?

Did you search through the website and had no luck finding the info you need? Don’t fret! You can contact USPS:

  1. By phone
  2. Via email
  3. In person

How To Contact USPS Customer Service By Phone

Calling USPS customer service is the most convenient way to get the answers you need. For general information and customer support, dial 1-800-275-8777 and explain your situation to the support agent.

USPS provides various other numbers you can dial in specific circumstances. Consult the table below for details:

Contacting USPS Customer Service ForNumberWorking Hours
Federal Relay Services—TTY Access for Hard of Hearing
  • 1-800-877-8339—For people with hearing and speech impairments
  • 1-800-845-6136—For people with hearing and speech impairments who want to speak in Spanish
  • 1-866-377-8642—For hearing people with speech impairments
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Technical Support
  • 1-800-344-7779
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Domestic & International USPS Tracking
  • 1-800-222-1811
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Stamps & Free Shipping Supplies
  • 1-844-737-7826—For help with stamps or other USPS merchandise
  • 1-800-610-8734—For ordering free shipping supplies or reporting a problem with your shipping supply order
  • Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Wondering how long you will have to wait until a support agent answers your call? It depends on the circumstances, such as the time of day when you’re calling. For example, if you call in the evening, you'll likely have to wait longer since that's when their lines are busiest. Some customers reported waiting on hold for up to two hours.

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Emailing USPS Customer Service

Don’t want to call USPS customer service? Email them instead! You can email USPS customer service by completing the next instructions:

  1. Go to USPS Support Page
  2. Click on Email Us
  3. Enter your order’s tracking number or select the reason for your inquiry
  4. Provide the required info
  5. Finalize the process

Keep in mind that while emailing USPS is a valid option, it’s not the fastest one. Since the company gets thousands of emails every day, it’s not hard for one to get lost in the sea of others. The best way to ensure you’ll get the information you seek is to speak to a support rep and ask all you want to know.

Speaking To a USPS Customer Service Rep In Person

You can visit your local USPS office and ask to be provided with information on the spot. USPS offers you a way to search for the nearest post office on their website. Here’s how it works:

  1. Go to the USPS website
  2. Provide City, State, or ZIP code
  3. Hit Search

After you complete the above-listed instructions, you’ll see a list of the nearest post offices, along with working hours and parking availability.

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  1. in your web browser
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