Can you trace a franking machine number?

A franking machine die number is unique to your device and is shown on every franking print you make, just below the postage amount. If you need to find out what your die number is, check your franking mark as it will be shown next to the postage amount.

How do I use my franking machine Royal Mail?

Insert and frank the letters You can now frank your mail with the selected postage rate, simply feed the letter, facing upwards, into the machine (or let an auto-feeder do the work) and a franking mark will be stamped onto the envelope.

Can I put franked mail in a normal post box?

Franked mail should not be posted in an ordinary post box due to Royal Mail’s sorting system and doing so will likely cause delays to the delivery of your mail. Most Post Office branches have a separate business window for you to quickly drop off your franked mail pouches for delivery.

Do you need a Licence for a franking machine?

You must have a valid franking licence from Royal Mail and your machine must be in credit before you start using your franking machine. It is a requirement of the licence that you keep your franking machine in good working order and have it inspected at least once per year by a company approved to carry out this work.

Can franked mail be tracked?

This service doesn’t include online tracking, but the proof of delivery can be found online using the Royal Mail tracking number.

What is Royal Mail franking?

Franking is a pre-paid postage option where a franking mark is printed directly onto the envelope or a label (for parcels). It’s a flexible way to pay for postage, you can manage your spend and give your mail a professional image.

How do I send recorded delivery with a franking machine?

As you put your mail through the franking machine, select the recorded or special delivery option and frank the item as normal. This will add the surcharge and ensure the correct postage. Most franking machine models will come with recorded (signed for) and special delivery buttons/options on-screen as standard.

Is franking machine cheaper than stamps?

Franking Machines can weigh and measure letters and parcels and print the correct postage amount based on Royal Mail prices. Franked postage prices are cheaper than stamps, no matter what class is sent.

Do I have to post franked mail on the same day?

If you have missed the last post or collection time and your mail is already franked, you can re-frank your mail with the following day’s date or hold onto the items and post them the next day.

How do I send a recorded delivery from a franking machine?

Simply put your mail through your franking machine as normal and then select the recorded or special delivery option. Once selected frank the item as normal and you will have the correct postage and impression on the franking machine.

Is a franking machine cheaper than stamps?

How much does a franking machine cost to buy?

You can buy a used franking machine from as little as £495 upfront or you could pay as little as £10/month* if you repaid that amount over 5 years. New franking machines typically cost between £1,000 and £27,000 to buy or between £20/month and £500/month to rent.