SingPost trials digital stamps to streamline domestic mail
Singapore Post is testing a digital-stamp system that lets customers buy a code in the SingPost app and use it to mail letters or postcards without physical stamps. The code is written on the envelope’s top-right corner before dropping the item into a box or at a post office. The trial applies to domestic mail in Singapore and uses the same rates as standard postage, with a 24-month validity window.
What changed in mailing letters
During the trial, customers purchase a digital stamp code via the SingPost app. Instead of sticking a physical stamp, they write the code on the envelope. The item can then be dropped into any postal box, post office, or the residential return mail slot. This system covers ordinary domestic letters and postcards, and is priced at the same rates as traditional domestic postage (62 cents for standard regular mail, 90 cents for standard large mail). The digital stamps have a validity of 24 months from the purchase date.
Key facts for readers
The digital stamps are described as a first in Asia. The trial is limited to basic domestic mail within Singapore. A minimum purchase of five stamps per denomination applies. The digital stamps do not apply to international mail or non-standard items, according to the trial details. The claims come from SingPost and media coverage in Singapore.
Who is affected
Domestic mailers in Singapore who send letters or postcards can participate in the trial by purchasing digital stamps in the SingPost app. Recipients and businesses sending ordinary mail may benefit from a potentially faster or more convenient process if the system expands. Details about eligibility or enrollment beyond the app purchase are not provided in the source text.
Practical next steps
Users interested in the trial should open the SingPost app to buy digital stamp codes, then write the generated code on the envelope’s top-right corner. Ensure the item qualifies as domestic mail (letters, postcards, and printed paper items in paper envelopes). Drop the mail into a posting box or post office, or use the residential return mail slot if available. Keep in mind the 24-month validity and the price parity with standard domestic postage. Watch for official updates from SingPost about the trial’s scope and any expansion or changes.
Limits and questions
Details such as broader international use, accessibility of the digital stamps to all customers, or long-term adoption are not provided. The source notes the trial as limited to domestic Singaporean mail and to a specific set of items. Users may wonder how this affects proof-of-postage, receipts, and refunds if a code is misused or damaged, but the current information does not address these operational questions.
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