This article explains how Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) customers use a USPS Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) with your Stamps.com account through Stamps.com. To do so, you will need to create an EPA within the USPS Customer Onboarding Portal (COP).
This table defines important abbreviations referred to in this article.
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Abbreviation |
Term |
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NSA |
Negotiated Service Agreement. |
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COP |
Customer Onboarding Portal |
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EPA |
Enterprise Payment Account. |
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EPS |
Enterprise Payment System |
What is an EPA?
An Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) is a payment account you create directly with USPS. It is part of the USPS Enterprise Payment System (EPS).
Understanding Your Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) and Payment Processing Options
When you set up your USPS Business Account within the USPS Customer Onboarding Portal, you will be asked to create an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) with USPS. This EPA is required to purchase USPS labels within Auctane with your USPS rates.
How does Stamps.com use your EPA?
After you create your EPA with USPS, you’ll return to Stamps.com and enter your EPA number in our system. In most cases, Stamps.com will process your payments for USPS labels. This means you’ll see your available balance within your Stamps.com account, and Stamps.com will handle all payment processing for your USPS labels on your behalf.