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Official USPS Gifting Rules


No Cash: Carriers cannot accept cash, checks, or gift cards that can be exchanged for cash (e.g., Visa or Mastercard gift cards) in any amount.

Value Limit: You may give a gift worth $20 or less per occasion, such as for the holidays.

Annual Cap: A carrier cannot accept more than $50 worth of gifts from a single customer in one calendar year.

Appropriate Gift Ideas (Under $20)

Since monetary tips are restricted, etiquette experts and carriers suggest the following:

Retail Gift Cards: Cards for specific stores or restaurants (e.g., Starbucks, Target, or a local coffee shop) are allowed, provided they cannot be converted to cash.

Food and Drinks: Small treats like chocolates, gourmet cookies, or a high-quality coffee bag.

Seasonal Comforts: Practical items like hand warmers, travel mugs, reusable water bottles, or moisturizing lotion.

Handwritten Notes: A simple thank-you card is highly appreciated and carries no regulatory risk.





Fck that. I'm giving her a fifty and a card that references Christ.