What is Mailsort?
Mailsort is a Royal Mail service that groups mail by postcode before it’s handed over for delivery.
Rather than sending letters in a completely random order, addresses are sorted into a sequence that matches Royal Mail’s processing network. This makes handling the mail more efficient, and Royal Mail rewards that extra preparation with lower postage prices.
If you’re sending larger volumes of mail, Mailsort can help reduce postage costs without changing the content of your mailing.
How does Mailsort work?
The sorting process happens behind the scenes.
Once sorted, your mailing is prepared, bagged or sleeved where necessary, labelled correctly and submitted using the appropriate Mailsort service.
The aim is simply to prepare the mailing in the format required by Royal Mail so it qualifies for the chosen Mailsort service.
What are the benefits of Mailsort?
Using Mailsort can offer several advantages:
- Reduced postage costs on qualifying mailings
- More efficient processing through Royal Mail’s network
- Professional preparation that meets Royal Mail’s requirements
- A simple way to make larger mailings more cost-effective
If you’re sending marketing campaigns, customer communications or regular business mail, those savings can add up over time.
Do I need to sort the mail myself?
No.
If you’re using a mailing house, the sorting and preparation are carried out as part of the mailing process before the items are handed over to Royal Mail.
Is Mailsort suitable for every mailing?
Not always.
Mailsort is generally designed for larger mailings where the required volume thresholds are met.
If your mailing doesn’t qualify, other postal services may offer better value depending on the size of your mailing, delivery times and campaign requirements.
Summary
Mailsort is a Royal Mail service that helps reduce postage costs by sorting larger mailings into the order required for processing. Although the preparation happens behind the scenes, it can make business mail more efficient and more cost-effective.