In a world of digital communications, AI tools, and lightning-fast e-commerce, you’d be forgiven for wondering — is franking still relevant in 2025?
Spoiler alert: yes, it absolutely is.
In fact, franking has quietly evolved alongside modern business needs, offering even more value now than it did a decade ago. Whether you’re a long-time user of a franking machine or considering making the switch from stamps or online postage, this blog will break down why franking remains a smart, efficient, and future-proof solution for UK businesses of all sizes.
Let’s start with the bottom line — franking is often cheaper than stamps.
Royal Mail continues to offer reduced postage rates for Mailmark franking machine users. Whether you’re sending letters, large letters, or small parcels, franking can shave valuable pennies off every item – and if you’re posting in volume, those savings add up fast.
In 2025, these differences still hold strong:
✅ Franking prices remain lower than stamp rates for all letters & large letters. View the Royal Mail Franking Postage Rates 2025 here.
✅ Mailmark users get the lowest available pricing tier for standard services.
✅ Accurate weighing and rate selection helps avoids overpaying or underpaying.
Small business? Even if you’re sending just 10–20 items a day, franking can still save you money every day.
Gone are the days of queueing at the Post Office or sticking on dozens of fiddly stamps. Franking lets you:
No guesswork. No trips to the shop. No queues. To further save your business time, you can also:
In short: franking is a time-saver, especially during peak posting periods or for busy mailrooms.
Your business image matters – especially when you’re sending invoices, contracts, customer correspondence, or marketing materials to clients or potential clients. Franking machines allow you to print a clean, professional impression every time. This impression includes:
It’s a small touch that says “we’re a serious, trusted business” – and that kind of presentation helps builds credibility, reputation and professionalism.
It may not be very well known but franking has come a very long way since the year 2000. It’s franking – but upgraded for the modern mailroom. Today’s franking machines are:
Believe it or not, franking your mail can help support your business’s sustainability goals too. How?
And if you pair your franking machine with eco-friendly packaging solutions such as sugar-cane mailing bags, Kraft paper tape, or recyclable void fill, you’re already running a much greener operation than most.
Absolutely.
Franking machines in 2025 are faster, smarter, and more cost-effective than ever before. They’re ideal for small businesses, SMEs, offices, and even remote setups looking to maintain professional mailing without the faff of stamps or ad hoc courier fees.
In fact, with Mailmark integration, real-time tracking, and the latest postage rates built-in, franking isn’t just relevant – it’s quietly essential for thousands of UK businesses.
If you’ve been wondering whether franking is still worth investing in, the answer is a confident yes. And if you’re already using a franking machine but not taking advantage of everything it offers – now’s the time to explore upgrades, support, or a smarter way to manage your mail.
At Mailcoms, we offer a range of franking machines. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or wish to upgrade to a Mailmark franking machine with even lower prices available, then please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776.
We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of Franking Machines with over 20,000 customers nationwide and we can supply you with our very own range of models.