save time and do more with Online Postage

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1 save time and do more with Online Postage what you need The internet, a printer and a Royal Mail online account is all you need to. If the postage you re buying is under.99, you ll need to top up a prepay account using your debit or credit card. For postage that s.99 or over, you can pay direct with your debit or credit card. six simple steps: >

2 First, go to the Royal Mail Online Postage page. Now log in to your Royal Mail account, or register for free. Your account makes Online Postage easy because it saves your payment details and destination addresses, so every time you use it in the future, it s a lot quicker. Please Note: online postage purchased today, must be posted by the next working day. Or, if you just want to and log in or register later, click the red button. Or call: 08

3 labels envelopes paper choose position Select how you d like to print your postage by clicking one of the three tabs: Labels, Envelopes or Paper. If you want to print onto sticky labels, you can select two options: print two sticky labels each A sheet, or four labels each A sheet. envelopes > Or call: 08

4 labels envelopes paper choose position Select how you d like to print your postage by clicking one of the three tabs: Labels, Envelopes or Paper. If you want to print directly onto envelopes, you can choose from three popular sizes. Or call: 08 < labels paper >

5 labels envelopes paper choose position Select how you d like to print your postage by clicking one of the three tabs: Labels, Envelopes or Paper. If you choose to print onto a sheet of A paper you can select two options: print two labels each sheet, or four labels each A sheet. Or call: 08 < envelopes choose position >

6 labels envelopes paper choose position If you want to print onto sticky labels or paper, you also need to select which part of the sheet you want to start your printing. Or call: 08 < paper

7 enter address find or edit address To save time typing in the address, use our automatic postcode lookup tool. Just type in the building number or name and postcode, and we ll help fill in the address. If you re logged in, you can select and save destination addresses from your online address book. Or you can manually enter your address. Or call: 08 find or edit address > 7

8 enter address find or edit address If you can t see the right address, just select an address that s similar and you can edit it later. Or call: 08 < enter address 8

9 weight and size service extras type of delivery Not sure how much your item weighs? Select the sample weight drop down box for a list of popular items to help you find the right weight. Make sure you still weigh each item so you don t run the risk of under payments. Select whether your item s a letter, large letter or packet size. If you want to find out more about this, click the size formats explained link. Or call: 08 service extras > 9

10 weight and size service extras type of delivery Please note, these features require your mail to be posted over the counter at a Post Office. Additional Compensation For items that could be costly if lost, damaged or delayed, you can buy consequential loss cover. From 0 to 00 (additional charges apply). Guaranteed Delivery: Valuable gift or important letter that has to be there tomorrow? When you need to know it s arrived safely and on time choose Special Delivery Guaranteed services. Signed For: Proof of delivery when you need extra peace of mind using either st or nd class mail. Prohibitions & Restrictions statement: Effective as of th July 0, there are prohibitions and restrictions that apply to certain items sent in the mail. If you are sending a restricted item, or items, please ensure you follow all applicable quantity, volume, packaging or labelling requirements. These details are available at goods. Where a label needs to be applied you must take your parcel to your local Post Office branch. Or call: 08 type of delivery > 0

11 weight and size service extras type of delivery Choose the type of delivery service you want for example, first or second class, or a recorded or special delivery. Don t forget to double check your parcel weight and size details, also that you ve thought about any insurance or tracking on the item. Or call: 08 < service extras

12 The post by date is important to note. Once you ve printed out your postage, you must post your item by this date. Check the send to address is correct. If anything s wrong, choose edit to make it right. Make sure to include a return address so that the item can be returned to you in the case it can t be delivered. You can also try a test print. Click to view a PDF of how your postage will look, which you can print out to make sure you ve set up the printer correctly. Or call: 08 Does everything look okay with your Online Postage? If it does, click add to basket and you re ready to pay and print your label.

13 confirm details payment options pay and print Don t forget to accept the Terms and Conditions. Tick box for Dangerous Goods statement. Click to confirm and pay for your Online Postage. Or call: 08 payment options >

14 confirm details payment options pay and print If the postage you re buying is under.99, you ll need to top up a prepay account using your debit or credit card. If your postage payment is.99 or more, you can pay direct with a debit or credit card. Or call: 08 < confirm details pay and print >

15 confirm details payment options pay and print Before you choose to print, you have another chance to create and view a test print. Once you re happy with how the test print looks, choose to print your postage. You can re-print your postage if necessary Or call: 08 < payment options finish >

16 now give it a try We think you ll be amazed how simple and useful Online Postage really is. Don t forget it s free to use and costs no more than buying stamps. Also, you can save all your destination addresses so it s quicker to send items in the future. start using Online Postage > any questions? Got a question about Online Postage? See if the answer s in our Frequently Asked Questions If not, drop us a line at onlinepostage@royalmail.com Or call us on 08