If you’re mailing postcards with EDDM® Retail, one of the most important steps is properly filling out your USPS® facing slips. These slips tell the Post Office exactly where each bundle of postcards is going—and they’re required for every bundle you drop off.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how to complete a facing slip:
Top Section
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ZIP Code – Write the ZIP Code of the delivery area for this bundle.
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Route – Enter the USPS carrier route from your order (example: C009).
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Delivery Type – Choose either Residential or Residential/Business.
Middle Section
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Date – Add the date you’ll be dropping off your postcards.
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Bundle Size – Write the number of postcards in the bundle (50 or 100 is recommended, but the last bundle may be smaller).
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Total Bundles – Write how many total bundles you prepared for this route, then number them (e.g., Bundle 1 of 5, 2 of 5, etc.).
Bottom Section
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Do Not Deliver Address – Leave this space blank.
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Business Name & Post Office – Add your company name and the Post Office location where you’ll drop off the mail.
That’s it! Just place a facing slip on top of each rubber-banded bundle. Remember—you need one completed slip for every bundle for every route.
📬 Want to see the process in action? Watch the full step-by-step video tutorial below.
