You & Your Franking Machine

If your business still posts with stamps, a franking machine is almost always cheaper and faster. You can buy, rent or lease one from a Royal Mail authorised supplier like Mailcoms, choose the model that matches your mail volume, and use Smart Meter and Mailmark technology to access Royal Mail’s lower franking rates, reclaim VAT, and add your logo to every item.

Here at Mailcoms Ltd in Cannock, we realised the future of sending mail in the UK lies with franking machines rather than the traditional method of using stamps. Royal Mail promotes the use of franking machines with price incentives and technologies such as Mailmark to help businesses benefit further. So why operate with stamps when you can save money and time with a franking machine?

You can choose to buy, rent or lease a franking machine from Mailcoms Ltd, and the reasons for migrating to a franking machine usually outweigh the reasons not to. No more queuing at the Post Office and no more sticking stamps.

Mailcoms offers you more flexibility

Buying a franking machine outright may prove too expensive for some companies, which is why we also offer a rental option that can be more convenient. Over time, buying often becomes less of a financial issue because you own the machine outright. The right choice depends on your mail volume and budget, so the easiest way to find the option and price that suit you is to get a quick quote.

When you get a franking machine you also need a licence for it, which is provided by a Royal Mail approved supplier such as us. This comes with an annual fee and is worth knowing before you decide to start franking. For more details on buying or renting, please call us on 01543 572 776 or view our range of franking machines here.

Mailcoms can advise on your best franking solution

The amount of mail you send per day has a huge effect on the franking machine your business should use. Our franking experts can talk you through our range, from our entry-level machine to our heavy-duty machine. Or you can take a look yourself – view our range of franking machines here.

Before making a final decision, it helps to know your mail volumes, sizes and weights so we can recommend the most suitable machine. We are happy to advise and make the process as simple as possible for you.

Use Smart Meter and Mailmark technology with a franking machine

All modern franking machines should come with the latest Royal Mail technology as standard. Both Smart Meter and Mailmark bring benefits to the user and to Royal Mail: in-depth reporting tools, the ability to reclaim VAT, further postage savings, and a new 2D barcode impression when franking. You can be more efficient and effective with your franking than ever before.

If you are interested in getting a franking machine, or upgrading to a Mailmark machine with even lower prices available, 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 have serviced and supplied over 40,000 customers, from small businesses to some of the largest organisations in the UK, with our own range of models.

FAQs

Should I buy, rent or lease a franking machine? It depends on your budget and mail volume. Renting spreads the cost, while buying means you own the machine outright. An authorised supplier like Mailcoms can talk you through the options.

Do I need a licence to use a franking machine? Yes. A Royal Mail franking licence is arranged by your authorised supplier and comes with an annual fee.

Is a franking machine cheaper than using stamps? For Mailmark machine users, yes. Royal Mail rates for franked letters and large letters are lower than the equivalent stamp prices.