Reasons To Choose A Mailmark Franking Machine

A Mailmark franking machine is worth choosing because Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard and carries Royal Mail’s best franking rates – so it is cheaper than both stamps and standard franking. It replaces the traditional franking mark with a 2D barcode (franked in blue ink), keeps your postage rates up to date automatically, and lets you manage your postage and reporting online.

Royal Mail introduced Mailmark in 2014. Below we explain what Mailmark provides, how it operates and the key benefits for your business.

What Mailmark Provides

Mailmark replaces the traditional franking mark with a 2D barcode (shown below), providing more information to Royal Mail and improving your business image. Mailmark imprints are franked in blue ink.

How Mailmark Operates

When your mail is franked by a franking machine, Mailmark is added. The mail details are added to an electronic list of your consignments, a copy of which is sent to Royal Mail. As your mail is processed, Royal Mail reads the barcode and generates reports based on what is read. You can check this data online to see exactly what is happening with your mail.

The Benefits Of Mailmark

• Lower Franking Rates – With Mailmark, businesses get quicker, easier access to Royal Mail’s lowest postage rates. Mailmark is cheaper than both stamps and standard franking, so more can be saved per franking impression.
• Improved Efficiency – Calculate postage correctly every time, more easily and quickly. This helps streamline operations and improve cash flow.
• Up To Date – Royal Mail postage rates can be updated automatically, so you do not have to do anything to stay current.
• Promote The Business – As with any franking machine you can promote your business for free, and a Mailmark machine helps improve the professional image your mail portrays.
• Manage Postage Online – View your franking stats online, stay on top of funds and expenditure, analyse your data and reorder consumables faster.
• Secure – A Mailmark franking machine can be locked via PIN protection, helping keep your funds safe and secure.
• Maximum Return – Mailmark pre-pay reply can help improve customer responses, as it saves both recipient and sender time and money.

FAQs

What is Mailmark? Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard, introduced in 2014. It franks a 2D barcode in blue ink and carries Royal Mail’s best franking rates.

Is Mailmark cheaper than stamps? Yes. Mailmark carries Royal Mail’s best franking rates and is cheaper to use than both stamps and standard franking.

Do I need to update postage rates manually with Mailmark? No. Royal Mail postage rates can be updated automatically on a Mailmark franking machine.

If you are interested in a Mailmark franking machine, please view our franking machine page here or call us on 01543 572 776. Mailcoms is a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of franking machines and can supply our own range of models.