Why Choose Franking?

Businesses choose franking because franked mail is cheaper than using stamps. Royal Mail rates for franked letters and large letters are lower than the equivalent stamp prices, so almost every item you frank saves money. Franking also saves time, reinforces your brand, gives you control over postage spending, and unlocks Royal Mail’s VAT and Mailmark services.

How much cheaper is franked mail compared to stamps?

The amount you save depends on what you send, but almost every item you frank costs less than the equivalent stamp, and a Mailmark machine carries Royal Mail’s lowest available franking rates. Because Royal Mail’s prices change, the most accurate way to see your savings is to work them out against current rates rather than a fixed table.

Use our franking savings calculator to see exactly how much your business could save based on what you send.

So why frank mail?

As well as saving money on most items, there are many other reasons to frank your mail.

• Time saving: frank mail in your own office or home, with no last-minute trips to the Post Office.
• Reinforce your brand: give your mail a more professional, recognisable look by franking a company logo or message onto each item.
• Manage your expenditure: top up your postage whenever you like, and monitor who is using the machine and for what.
• Access all VAT services: a Smart Meter franking machine gives you access to VAT-applicable services, so you can monitor and reclaim paid VAT.
• Royal Mail Mailmark technology: Mailmark offers the lowest available franking rates, automatic price updates and a professional 2D barcode impression.

With all these reasons, why wouldn’t you invest in a Mailmark franking machine and start benefiting? If you are interested in getting a Mailmark franking machine, please view our franking machine page here or call us on 01543 572 776.

We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of postal franking machines (since 2008), and we can supply you with our own range of models.

FAQs

Is franked mail cheaper than using stamps? Yes. Royal Mail rates for franked letters and large letters are lower than the equivalent stamp prices, and a Mailmark machine carries the lowest available franking rates.

How much can I save by franking? It depends on what and how much you send. Use our franking savings calculator for a figure based on your own mail and current Royal Mail rates.

What are the benefits of franking besides cost? Franking saves time, reinforces your brand with a logo or message, helps you manage and monitor postage spend, and gives you access to Royal Mail’s VAT and Mailmark services.