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Using franking machines for personal correspondence
Mailcoms Support · International Post
Whether you can still use your franking machine to send international personal correspondence, and what counts as personal correspondence.
You can continue to use your franking machine to send personal correspondence via Royal Mail International services.
Definition of personal correspondence includes:
- Letters, postcards, and similar items.
- Individual invoices/statements.
- Enclosures such as brochures with personalised cover letters.
Using Franking Machines for Personal Correspondence – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use my franking machine for international personal mail?
Yes – you can continue to frank personal correspondence on Royal Mail International services straight from your franking machine.
What counts as personal correspondence?
Letters, postcards and similar items, individual invoices or statements, and enclosures such as brochures with a personalised cover letter.
Do I need an online account for personal correspondence?
No – personal correspondence that does not contain goods can still be sent directly from your franking machine.
Need help with international mail?
Our technical team are Royal Mail Authorised Inspectors and fully qualified franking machine engineers. Call us on 01543 572 776 – Mon–Fri 8:30 to 17:00.