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Buying or leasing a franking machine is a commitment that can last five years. A few minutes with a checklist can save hundreds of pounds and a lot of hassle. Work through these 25 checks before you sign. Checked October 2026. Part 1: Know your post 1. Count your daily volume. Tally everything you send for two normal weeks and … Read more

Franking used to save little or nothing on parcels. That changed on 5 October 2026, when Royal Mail raised parcel stamp prices but left franked prices where they were. If you send parcels regularly, it is worth another look. Prices checked October 2026. What franking saves on parcels now These figures come from dealer Mailcoms' tables for prices from 5 … Read more

If you work for yourself, every monthly bill has to earn its place. A franking machine can save time and money, but only if you post enough of the right things. This guide helps sole traders decide, with prices checked October 2026. The quick answer A franking machine is usually worth it for a sole trader who: Sends parcels or … Read more

Looking for the cheapest franking machine? The lowest sticker price is rarely the lowest total cost. Ink, contract length and service fees can turn a bargain into an expensive mistake. This guide shows where the genuinely cheap options are and how to spot a deal that only looks cheap. Checked October 2026. The cheapest machines are entry level desk top … Read more

Franking machines are generally reliable, but when one stops working it always seems to be on the day of a big mailing. Most faults have simple causes and can be fixed in a few minutes. This guide covers the common ones, what to try, and when to hand over to your supplier. Checked October 2026. A quick safety note: switch … Read more

Choosing the wrong size of franking machine is the most common, and most expensive, mistake buyers make. Too small and staff queue at it. Too big and you pay for features you never use. This tool asks four questions and points you to the right tier. Checked October 2026. The four questions 1. How many items do you send a … Read more

Royal Mail changed franking prices once in 2026, on 7 April. A second round of changes on 5 October hit stamp prices for parcels and tracked services, but left franked prices alone. Here is what moved, by how much, and what it means for your post. Checked October 2026. The April 2026 franking increase Royal Mail's Mailmark franking prices changed … Read more

Hybrid mail lets you send letters from your computer without printing, folding or franking anything yourself. You upload a document, a provider prints it, puts it in an envelope and posts it. For some businesses it replaces a franking machine entirely. For others it sits alongside one. This guide explains how hybrid mail works, what it costs, and when it … Read more

How much will this batch cost to post? This calculator looks up the current Royal Mail price for your item, franked and with stamps, and multiplies it by your quantity. Prices checked October 2026. How to use it Pick the class: 1st or 2nd. Pick the format: letter, large letter, small parcel or medium parcel. Enter the weight of one … Read more

Once your post is franked, it still has to reach Royal Mail. You can take it somewhere, or have it collected. The rules are a little different from stamped mail, so it is worth getting them right. Everything here was checked October 2026. Where you can drop off franked mail Royal Mail's business help pages list these places for franked … Read more