Pitney Bowes PrePay explained
PrePay is a prepaid billing facility to manage your postage services.
How PrePay works
- PrePay is paying for your postage and shipping in advance with an Agreed Prepay Balance which generally reflects at least your typical monthly spend.
- Your PrePay account is only used for postage transactions.
- An invoice is generated each time payment is required to replenish your Agreed PrePay Balance, and payment is collected automatically should you pay by Direct Debit.
PrePay payment methods
Direct Debit
A Direct Debit payment is collected whenever payment is required to replenish your Agreed PrePay Balance. You will receive an itemised invoice against each Direct Debit payment.
Bank transfer
If you pay bank transfer, an invoice is issued whenever payment is required to replenish your Agreed PrePay Balance, detailing all transactions since your last bill.
You must pay the full invoice amount immediately to ensure you have enough funds for your postage needs.
Invoice items explained
Agreed PrePay Balance
Agreed amount to be held in the account as a pre-payment for postage and shipping transactions.
Prepayment
A prepayment amount that is required to establish your Agreed PrePay Balance.
Meter refill
The value of any postage added to the meter.
Unused Postage Credit
Unused postage funds from a withdrawn postage meter that have been credited to the account.
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UPDATED: 05 August 2025