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Direct Mail API

Accelerate and scale direct mail with APIs for and by developers

Transform your outdated printing and mailing processes and save thousands of hours while sending at scale. Lob’s award-winning developer tools provide everything you need to digitally power your mail.

APIs to power your mail

Address Verification

Use real-time and bulk Address Verification to improve your list quality and make failed deliveries a thing of the past

Learn about Address Verification

Mail automation

Trigger direct mail directly from your CRM or customer data systems using the Print & Send API

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Data activation

Integrate your CRM, CDP, or marketing automation tools for a smoother workflow and a seamless customer experience

See our full list of integrations

Build in your language

Lob fits right into your stack with libraries to support your favorite programming language and comprehensive documentation.

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Send the right message

Use our Print & Send API to trigger the right format for the job.

Postcards

Letters

Snap Packs

Self Mailers

Checks

Booklets

“Lob’s well-documented API is seamless to use and the team has been incredibly responsive to adding functionality we need.”

– Matthew Maher, Engineering Manager

Direct Mail API FAQs
What is a direct mail API?

A direct mail API (Application Programming Interface) allows businesses to automate and integrate the creation, customization, and sending of physical mail — such as postcards, letters, and flyers — directly from their software or marketing platforms.

Is a direct mail API free?

Lob’s direct mail API is free to use, but there are still costs associated with the mail itself based on factors such as your account type, mail format, print volume, and delivery locations. Check out our Help Center for a detailed pricing breakdown.

What is an example of a direct mail API?

Lob is a leading example of a direct mail API. It allows businesses like yours to automate personalized mail campaigns at scale by integrating with your CRM, CDP, or marketing automation tools.

What does a direct mail API do?

A direct mail API automates tasks like generating, personalizing, and sending physical mail pieces. It can also help you verify addresses on the fly.

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