A postage meter is a machine used to create and apply postage, with optional features like sealing, folding, and stacking.  In this chart, customers indicate the primary reasons they chose to acquire a mailing solution, including:

Pay exact postage rates every time

Prevent overspending: Integrated scales with precision weighing print exact postage denominations

Take advantage of lower postage rates Increase speed/productivity in processing mail

Get discounts: Save on all First-Class mail pieces, and have access to Commercial Base pricing discounts

Automate the process of applying postage to outbound mail

Increase efficiency and productivity: Spend time and resources on more important tasks to grow your business

Send more professional-looking mail

Make a good impression: Delivers a professional look to your customers

• Send physical and appealing envelopes to increase open rates
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• Comply with industry regulations

Secure: Postage dollars are safe in your meter, so there’s no risk of theft like with physical stamp inventory