What is Mailmark?
Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode system for business mail. It helps automate the sorting process, improve delivery efficiency and provides businesses with tracking information throughout the mailing journey.
Although the barcode looks technical, most customers never need to understand how it works.
How does Mailmark work?
Each Letter or Large Letter is printed with a unique barcode. As items move through Royal Mail’s network, the barcode is scanned automatically, allowing the mailing to be processed more efficiently than traditional mail.
The barcode can also provide delivery reporting, helping businesses understand when mail has entered Royal Mail’s network and when it has been delivered.
What are the benefits of Mailmark?
Mailmark offers several advantages for businesses sending regular mailings.
- Improved delivery efficiency
- Access to delivery reporting
- Potential postage savings on qualifying mailings
- Greater confidence that mail has been prepared correctly
Do I need to understand Mailmark?
Not really. Most organisations simply want their mailing to arrive efficiently and qualify for the best available postage options.
For most businesses, Mailmark works behind the scenes as part of the mailing preparation process.
Does every mailing use Mailmark?
No. Mailmark is primarily used for business mailings prepared to Royal Mail’s specifications. Smaller mailings sent with ordinary stamps or standard franking do not normally use Mailmark.
Summary
Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode system for business mail, helping improve processing efficiency and providing delivery reporting for qualifying mailings. Although it works behind the scenes, it plays an important role in preparing business mail for the postal network.