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Royal Mail Mailmark
All about the latest Mailmark technology
Everything you need to know about Mailmark, the latest franking technology from Royal Mail: what it is, how to get it, and the benefits it brings your business.
What is Mailmark? Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard. It replaces the old town and crown impression with a 2D barcode, carries the lowest available franking rates and is now standard across all franking machines. To use it you simply need a Mailmark-enabled franking machine.
What is Mailmark?
Mailmark is the latest generation of franking technology from Royal Mail. Instead of the traditional town and crown frank, a Mailmark machine prints a clean 2D barcode impression that carries machine-readable data about the item and the sender. It offers the best value postage in the franking world, along with better reporting and a more professional finish on your mail.
How to get Mailmark
Mailmark is only available through a Mailmark franking machine, and the feature is now standard across modern machines. To get started, simply upgrade your current franking machine if you have not already, or get a quote and we will supply a Mailmark machine as standard. You can also read more on our Royal Mail Mailmark guide.
The benefits of Mailmark franking
Lower postage prices
Mailmark carries the lowest franking tariffs, so you pay less on every item you send.
Automatic price updates
Postal rate changes apply instantly, the same day Royal Mail makes them, helping you avoid surcharges.
A more professional image
The clean 2D barcode frank gives your mail a modern, professional look, with room for your logo and return address.
Better reporting
Online mail reports give you accurate, detailed data to manage your postage spend and make confident decisions.
Faster connectivity
Mailmark machines use a fast, secure LAN connection instead of an old analogue phone line.
Smarter 2D barcode
The 2D barcode carries useful data such as the date, price and format of each item you send.
Mailmark at a glance
Mailmark is Royal Mail's latest and most advanced mailing standard. It replaces the old franking impression with a new 2D barcode impression, and it carries Royal Mail's best franking rates.
The benefits of Mailmark
Reduced costs
Mailmark gives you exclusive access to Royal Mail's lowest postage rates, so your savings are bigger and your costs are lower.
Better connectivity
Use LAN / Ethernet connectivity for instant re-crediting and software updates.
Automatic updates
Stay up to date automatically, including the latest postal rates, with no manual effort.
Professional image
Present a cleaner, crisper franking impression that looks more professional.
Prepay reply envelopes
Access new services such as Prepay Reply to encourage faster responses from your customers.
How to get Mailmark
Check whether your franking machine is Mailmark-compliant by contacting your supplier.
Yes
Already compliant?
Start using Mailmark straight away and benefit from the best rates.
No
Not yet?
Upgrade or change your franking machine with us today. Simple.
Mailmark FAQs
What is Mailmark?
Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard. It prints a 2D barcode impression, carries the lowest available franking rates and offers better reporting. It is now standard across all franking machines.
How do I get Mailmark?
You need a Mailmark-enabled franking machine. Upgrade your existing machine or get a quote from Mailcoms and we will supply one as standard.
Is Mailmark cheaper than stamps?
Yes. Mailmark carries the lowest franking tariffs and is consistently better value than stamps for letters and large letters.
Get Mailmark ready with Mailcoms
Get an instant quote for a Mailmark franking machine, or call our team on 01543 572 776.