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Franking is the quick and easy way to manage your mail that can save you time and money while projecting a more professional image of your company. It’s cost efficient and easy to use, with a flexible range of products and services – and because you can pay for credit as and when you need it, you’re in complete control of your postage .
There  are no minimum or maximum volumes that you mut adhere to, and postage discounts are available on just a single item of mail. Although you do need to take in to consideration the cost of the machine and franking machine ink.  postage discounts for franked mail are applied per item so you qualify for discounts on your post regardless of how many items you send.

Can I use a franking machine to frank any type of mail?

Franking machines can be used to post many different sorts of mail including the following:

• First Class
• Second Class
• Recorded Delivery
• Special Delivery
• Cleanmail
• Mailsort
• ParcelForce Worldwide Services
• International / Airmail

Franking machines are available from many different companies, such as Pitney Bowes, Neopost & Francotyp Postalia. Pitney Bowes seem to be the most popular in the UK. Genuine Pitney Bowes ink cartridges start at about £35 plus vat and delivery, but compatible cartridges start from as little as £14.99.

Types of franking machines vary from more simple, low-volume machines to larger automated machines, which will recognise the size, weight and thickness of mail. Which machine is suitable for your company will depend on the type and volume of mail you are posting. 

 There is a charge to rent the machine from the supplier and buy the franking machine ink cartridges  . There may also be a charge to top up your franking machine.

 Do not let these costs put you off. Franked mail is cheaper than normal stamped mail and you will save 5p on a first class letter. If you are sending larger letters or small packets, great savings are available. Check the Royal Mail website for exact savings . 

Franked mail can be taken your local Post Office or Mail Centre or it can be posted in a franked mailbox. Franked mail must not be posted in a regular post box.

If you are a business you can also look in to the Royal Mail collection service, where for an annual fee, the Postman will collect your mail from your premises.

 We have already mentioned the  discounts on all your postage costs, franking your mail is  a simple  way to project a more professional image of your company. By customising your franking label , you can include your company name and logo, as well as your return address, on every item of post you send. You could also use your franking impression to carry a specific advertising message, draw attention to an offer or promotion or just to build awareness of your brand and the services you offer  , treat your franked mail as an advertising opportunity  .

The highly visible franking impression creates a consistent identity across every mailing, regardless of the size, colour or shape of your envelope stocks.