What are the uses of a franking machine?

A franking machine saves your mailroom time and money: it applies the correct postage automatically, gives access to Royal Mail’s lower Mailmark rates, prints a professional impression, and removes the risk of over- or under-paying on mail.

The latest Mailmark franking machines help businesses across the UK stay on top of their inbound and outbound mail, whether bought or rented. Here are the main uses and benefits.

Save time and effort

There is nothing worse than an important deadline looming and running out of stamps. A franking machine removes the emergency trips to the Post Office – processing incoming and outgoing mail is quicker and easier than stamping, and you can weigh mail in house and always apply the correct postage.

Postage discounts

Possibly the biggest benefit is the postage savings. Handling franked mail is cheaper and easier for Royal Mail, so that saving is passed on to businesses that use Mailmark franking.

Professionalism

A franking machine can also promote your business – pushing new services or news on the impression at no extra cost – and looks far more professional than a stamp.

No over-paying

When in a rush it is easy to over-stamp and overpay. A franking machine’s integrated weighing scale lets you weigh and frank the correct price every time.

No under-paying

Under-stamping is just as easy to do, and these days it is the recipient who pays the difference – leaving an unhappy customer. A franking machine removes that risk too.

A Mailmark franking machine can help massively when sending your mail and can eliminate the risk of a surcharge. If you are interested in getting one or upgrading to Mailmark with lower prices available, please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

Frequently asked questions

How does a franking machine save money?

Mailmark franking machine users get Royal Mail’s discounted rates, which are cheaper than stamps.

Does a franking machine stop underpaying postage?

Yes – an integrated weighing scale applies the correct price, avoiding surcharges from over- or under-paying.

Can I rent a franking machine?

Yes – franking machines are available to buy or rent to suit your business.