Mailmark Franking Vs Stamps: Which is more Beneficial for UK Businesses?
Discover the key differences between Mailmark franking and stamps. Learn which option offers businesses cost savings, better efficiency, and better postal tracking to determine which postal method is in fact more beneficial for UK businesses.
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In todays modern world where costs are rising left, right and centre across the board for pretty much all UK businesses, it comes as no surprise that more and more businesses are looking for areas to cut costs and increase efficiency. And whilst a businesses electric bill is one area which savings are hard to come by, a commonly overlooked department where savings can be easily made is in a businesses mailing operations. The task of sending mail may not seem like the type of area where a business can cut costs and increase efficiency, however Mailcoms are here to show you exactly why now is the time to reconsider Mailmark franking or stamps.
What are Stamps?
Stamps are adhesive labels used to indicate that postage has been paid on mail sent through a postal services such as the Royal Mail. In the UK, stamps are issued by Royal Mail and can be used for both domestic and international mail. They come in various designs, sizes, and denominations, reflecting the postage rates required for different classes of mail and package weights.
What is Mailmark Franking?
What are the key differences between Mailmark franking & stamps
As you can see above, physically, Mailmark franking and stamps are very different. However, this is not where the differences stop. There are many other key differences between Mailmark franking and stamps which we will discuss below. These differences highlight just how beneficial using Mailmark franking can be for businesses when compared to stamps. Cost, convenience, tracking, and other factors will be discussed so you can see why many UK businesses are now making the switch.
Cost
One of the main differences is the cost of using Mailmark franking when compared to stamps. Mailmark franking offers much lower postage rates compared to stamps on almost every service and product the Royal Mail offers. Businesses will save money on every item they send, especially with bulk mail, as Mailmark franking rates are discounted by Royal Mail. Stamps however are typically more expensive, especially for higher volumes of mail.
For example, when sending a First Class letter, as you can see below, 39p will be saved on every First Class letter you send. If you send 10 letters per day, that is £3.90 savings per day. Another example, when sending a First Class Small Parcel, 50p will be saved every time. If you send 10 small parcels out a week, that is £5.00 savings per week. This clearly highlights that Mailmark franking will save you money on both letters and parcels. The amount you save will depend on how much you send, but businesses will make massive savings from just using Mailmark franking.
Why not calculate how much you can save with a franking machine here.
First Class Postage Rates | ||||
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Format | Weight | Stamps | Mailmark™ Franking | Savings |
Letter | 0-100g | £1.65 | £1.26 | 23.64% |
Large Letter | 0-100g | £2.60 | £1.82 | 30.00% |
101-250g | £3.50 | £2.57 | 26.57% | |
251-500g | £3.50 | £3.30 | 5.71% | |
501-750g | £3.50 | £3.30 | 5.71% | |
Small Parcel | 0-1kg | £4.79 | £4.29 | 10.44% |
1-2kg | £4.79 | £4.29 | 10.44% | |
Medium Parcel | 0-1kg | £6.99 | £6.09 | 12.88% |
1-2kg | £6.99 | £6.09 | 12.88% | |
2-5kg | £8.69 | £7.79 | 10.36% | |
5-10kg | £8.69 | £7.79 | 10.36% | |
10-20kg | £13.19 | £11.89 | 9.86% | |
Second Class Postage Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Format | Weight | Stamps | Mailmark™ Franking | Savings |
Letter | 0-100g | 85p | 80p | 5.88% |
Large Letter | 0-100g | £1.55 | £1.25 | 19.35% |
101-250g | £2.10 | £1.76 | 16.19% | |
251-500g | £2.50 | £2.30 | 8.00% | |
501-750g | £2.70 | £2.50 | 7.41% | |
Small Parcel | 0-1kg | £3.75 | £3.49 | 6.93% |
1-2kg | £3.75 | £3.49 | 6.93% | |
Medium Parcel | 0-1kg | £6.15 | £5.29 | 13.98% |
1-2kg | £6.15 | £5.29 | 13.98% | |
2-5kg | £7.65 | £6.79 | 11.24% | |
5-10kg | £7.65 | £6.79 | 11.24% | |
10-20kg | £11.55 | £10.39 | 10.04% | |
All prices on these tables are exempt from VAT.
Professional Appearance
The franking impression printed on your envelopes & parcels includes a 2D barcode as well as the option of a company logo and/or return address. This looks far more professional and modern in the eyes of your customers and potential partners. It gives businesses a polished, consistent brand image. This can be very important for Small UK Businesses looking to build their brand. Stamps on the other hand can feature various designs which can be aesthetically pleasing, however they don’t convey the same level of professionalism.
Tracking & Reporting
Time & Convenience
Mailmark franking helps business streamline the entire mailing process, especially for high-volume mailers. A franking machine can frank your mail at a much faster rate than any human can manually stamp. This will help you save time on business operations, allowing members of staff to be more productive elsewhere in your business. Businesses will also be able to print the postage directly onto envelopes or labels (for your parcels) from the comfort of your own office/desk. This will be much easier for the user and it will also eliminate the need to stock and manually apply stamps. Buying, storing, and applying stamps can become inefficient, especially for large-scale mailing operations.
How to Transition to Mailmark Franking
Evaluate your requirements
Before transitioning, assess your business’s current mailing volume, costs, and workflow. This will give you an idea of which franking machine will be best suited for you.
Pick your franking machine
Next, get in touch with Mailcoms who will take all your key details and provide you with the perfect franking machine solution(s) based on your business’s mailing volume & costs.
Install the franking machine
Once you've purchased or upgraded to a Mailmark franking machine, Mailcoms will set you up with Royal Mail and help install the franking machine so that you can start benefitting from franking.
Start using Mailmark franking
You will now have fully transitioned to using Mailmark franking and you will be able to train your staff, improve your mail operations and take advantage of all the Mailmark franking benefits.
Conclusion: Mailmark Franking is the Smart Choice for UK Businesses
For most UK businesses – especially those that send mail on a daily basis – Mailmark Franking is by far the superior option. Not only is using a franking machine much more cost-effective & efficient, a franking machine also offers much more features such as tracking, a professional appearance & accounting functions which will improve the entire mail operation. For businesses looking to grow or streamline their operations, switching to Mailmark franking is often a wise choice that offers both short-term and long-term benefits. Whether your business sends 5 items a day or 500 items a day, Mailmark franking is by far the clear winner.
