Franking Machines

The process of stamping mail is called "franking", therefore franking machines are machines that automatically stamp your mail ready to be delivered by the mail service.

When mailing out from your company, stamping and mailing by hand can become expensive. Not only do you require human resource to stamp the mail, but the cost of using traditional stamps .vs franking machines is much higher.

Since April 2009 mail stamped using a franking machine receive a discount on every item sent.

You could save

• 3p on every 1st class letter
• 5p on every 2nd class letter
• 11p on every 1st large letter
• 89p on every 2Kg parcel

In addition to franking .vs manually stamping, if you format your mail to be read by Royal Mail's automated sorting machines, you could be entitled to discounts up to 32%.

Using franking machines provides your business with the opportunity to streamline mail operations. Moreover, resource previously required to stamp mail is no longer required except to load the franking machine with a new batch of mail. In addition you also have complete control over expenditure on mail and this removes the potential of running out of stamps.

Most modern franking machines are connected via the Internet or phone line so postal rates are automatically downloaded. This ensures you pay the correct amount and avoids mail being either returned or additional charges placed. Franking machines have integrated scales too, so if your post exceeds normal postage rates, then you can rest assured the correct price is paid.

Using custom stamps you can add advertising slogans or promotional offers onto every envelope. Not only does this increase brand awareness, but provides you with another advertising channel.

Contact Falcon today to speak to one of our Franking Machine experts to see how we can help you.