How To Start Franking: A Simple 5-Step Guide

To start franking, choose a franking machine from a Royal Mail authorised supplier, obtain a franking licence, arrange a way to pay for postage, buy your postage credit, then sort and send your mail. Mailcoms is a Royal Mail authorised supplier and can guide you through every step. The whole process is designed to save your business time and money on postage.

1. Choose a Franking Machine

First, choose your franking machine from a Royal Mail authorised supplier so that you can rent, lease or purchase your chosen machine. Mailcoms is a Royal Mail authorised company and we can supply you with a low cost franking machine.

2. Apply For Your Licence

Your franking machine supplier will then provide you with a franking licence.

3. Arrange Credit

Next you need to arrange how you will pay for your franking postage. This can be done by Direct Debit, credit card, or a credit account with deferred payment terms.

4. Buy Your Postage

When using a franking machine you can pay for a wide range of mail services, including Special Delivery Guaranteed, international and one-off business collections. The following services are available through franking:

• UK Mail
  • 1st and 2nd Class
  • 1st and 2nd Class Signed For
  • Special Delivery Guaranteed
• International Mail
  • International Standard
  • International Tracked
  • International Signed
  • International Tracked & Signed

5. Send Your Mail

Finally, it is time to send your mail. To qualify for the best franking savings and to avoid penalties, you must separate your franked mail by UK or international destination, and then further by product and class. Find out how to get your franked mail ready for posting here.

How Mailcoms Can Help

Mailcoms is one of Royal Mail’s Authorised Independent Inspectors and Maintainers of franking machines, and we can provide you with a Mailmark franking machine to suit your needs. Whether you want to buy or rent a franking machine, or simply want advice on making the decision, we are happy to help.

A Mailmark franking machine can help significantly when sending your mail, as Mailmark carries the best available franking rates. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or upgrading to a Mailmark machine, please view our range of franking machines here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a licence to use a franking machine?

Yes. A franking licence is required, and your Royal Mail authorised franking machine supplier will provide it to you when you set up your machine.

How do I pay for franking postage?

You can pay for franking postage by Direct Debit, credit card, or through a credit account with deferred payment terms.

Can I frank international mail?

Yes. Franking covers UK mail and international mail, including International Standard, International Tracked, International Signed and International Tracked & Signed.

Why should a business start franking?

Franking can save your business money on postage, especially with a Mailmark machine, which carries the best available franking rates, and it presents a more professional impression on your mail.