What Royal Mail franking services can you use with a franking machine?

A franking machine gives you access to a wide range of Royal Mail UK, business and international services, including 1st and 2nd Class, Special Delivery Guaranteed, Royal Mail Signed For, Business Mail Advanced and international tracked and signed options. Franking is a quick, convenient and cost effective way to manage business mail, both nationwide and internationally.

Below is a handy guide to the main Royal Mail UK and international products and services available through a franking machine.

UK products and services

There are a range of Royal Mail UK products and services to use. Choose from a range of service levels to meet your mailing needs.

• 1st Class – An everyday service with swift, reliable delivery, excellent for following up customer queries quickly with further information or offers.
• 2nd Class – A cost efficient option, great for sending out invoices and other mail where time is not a priority. Or for larger, less urgent items like seasonal brochures.
• Special Delivery Guaranteed – An ideal option to send urgent or confidential items, such as contracts, to arrive next day by 9am or 1pm, guaranteed.
• Royal Mail Signed For – For added peace of mind, get proof of delivery for your mail so you will know that it has been delivered and signed for. You can also check your delivery details online or via mobile.

UK business services

There are a range of Royal Mail UK business services to use. Choose from a range of business services to meet your mailing needs.

• High Volume Letter services – If you produce 500 letters or more of the same class for delivery within the UK per mailing and are able to prepare your mail, you may qualify for Business Mail Advanced and could save on your postage costs.
• Mail management – Make picking up or dropping off mail more flexible with Business Collection. Available to qualifying customers. Look after your letters and parcels when your premises are closed for a period of time with the Business Keepsafe service.
• Response services – Make it easy for your customers to respond with Pre-pay Reply. Part of the service for Mailmark franking customers.

International business services

There are a range of Royal Mail International products and services to use. Choose from a range of service levels to meet your mailing needs.

• International Standard (formerly Airmail) – Open up new markets with a fast, reliable service which offers excellent value for money. Ideal for sending letters anywhere in the world.
• International Tracked & Signed – End-to-end tracking with a signature taken on delivery. You can also check your item’s journey online or via mobile. A useful record and reassurance that your international item has been received.
• International Tracked – End-to-end tracking with online delivery confirmation allows you to see when your item has reached its destination, so you know when to follow up.
• International Signed – Your item will only be handed over when it is signed for, giving you peace of mind that it has been received.

Why frank your mail?

Franking your mail with a franking machine has many benefits, both to Royal Mail and to your business. View some of the benefits below.

• Reduce costs – Franking machine customers can benefit from lower prices in comparison to stamps. This means every time you use a franking machine you can save money.
• Track expenditure – Your business will be in a better position to manage your credit and monitor the usage of your postage. Track all departmental costs across the business.
• Save time – Using a franking machine is much simpler and faster than stamps. By franking your postage in-house and using a Royal Mail business collection service, you will operate faster and can carry on working while Royal Mail collect from you.
• Work efficiently – Your business will be able to focus more time on more important business aspects with the time saved. Pricing up and processing your post is easier for all.
• Professional image – Stand out from the crowd by franking your logo onto outgoing mail items. Give your mail that clean and professional business look that it has been missing.

How Mailcoms can help

Mailcoms is a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of postal franking machines since 2008, and we can provide you with a Mailmark franking machine to suit your needs. Whether you want to buy or rent a franking machine, or just want some advice on making this decision, we are more than happy to help.

A Mailmark franking machine can help massively when sending your mail. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or upgrading to a Mailmark franking machine, please view our range of franking machines here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

Frequently asked questions

What Royal Mail services can I use with a franking machine? You can access UK services such as 1st and 2nd Class, Special Delivery Guaranteed and Royal Mail Signed For, business services such as Business Mail Advanced and Business Collection, and international services including International Standard, Tracked and Signed.

Is franking cheaper than stamps? Yes. Franking machine customers typically benefit from lower postage prices compared with stamps, so you can save money on every item you send.

What is a Mailmark franking machine? Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard. It uses blue ink and carries the best franking rates, and a Mailmark franking machine lets you take advantage of those rates and services.

Can Mailcoms supply a franking machine? Yes. Mailcoms is a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of postal franking machines and can supply machines to buy or rent. Call 01543 572 776 for advice.