The USPS Enterprise Payment System (EPS) allows businesses to pay for multiple postal products and services from one central account called the Enterprise Payment Account (EPA). This system replaces multiple permit accounts with one digital payment solution you can manage online through the Business Customer Gateway (BCG).
Step 1 – Request Access to EPS
On the Additional Services page, locate Enterprise Payment System and click Get Access.
If you are the first user, your access is automatically approved.
If not, your Business Service Administrator (BSA) must approve your request.
Once approved, click Go to Service to open EPS.
Step 2 – Create an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA)
From your EPS Dashboard, click Create a New EPS Account.
Agree to the Terms and Conditions, then click Submit.
Verify your account details and select the Customer Registration ID (CRID) associated with your business.
Assign user roles (optional at this stage).
Click Submit again. Your 10 digit EPA number will be generated.
Example format:
7038000XXXXXXXXXX
Optionally, add an account nickname for easy reference.
Step 3 – Manage User Roles
Access Manage Account → Users & Roles in EPS.
Available roles:
Administrator – Full access, can add or remove users, manage payments, and view reports.
Payment Manager – Can open accounts, manage payments, and view reports.
Subscriber – View and download reports only.
No Access – Cannot view or manage EPS.
Tip: You can update user roles anytime from the BCG → EPS → Account Management section.
Step 4 – Select and Activate Your Payment Method
EPS supports two funding options: Trust Account or ACH Debit.
Option A – Trust Account
Fund via check, cash, or money order at any EPS retail location.
Or fund electronically using:
Fedwire Transfer (posts within 4–6 hours)
ACH Credit (posts the next business day)
You will need your EPA number to complete the deposit.
Option B – ACH Debit
Add a debit-enabled bank account inside EPS.
Enter:
ABA (routing) number
Bank account number
USPS posts two micro deposits (each under one dollar).
After 48 hours, return to EPS, verify the two micro deposit amounts, and activate your account.
Step 5 – Link Your Permits or Publications
In EPS, go to Manage Permits.
Find your permit or publication number.
From the dropdown, select your EPA number.
Click Save Linkages.
Note: Only link permits you plan to fund through EPS.
Step 6 – Notify Your Mail Service Provider (MSP)
If you work with a third-party mailing vendor:
Provide them your new 10 digit EPA number.
Ensure they have “Manage Mailing Activity” access to your CRID.
Confirm they are assigned as either Account Administrator or Payment Manager in EPS.