Changes to PrePay and Purchase Power, effective August 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about the planned changes to PrePay and Purchase Power.
What is changing?

Purchase Power (which allows for payments after use) will be replaced with our new Pay As You Go option. Our existing PrePay option will see improvements which have been driven by client feedback.

How will this affect me?

If you switch from Purchase Power to Pay As You Go, payment will now be collected by Direct Debit each time you print shipping labels or add funds to your franking meter. You will receive an itemised invoice against each Direct Debit payment. 

If you are switching from Purchase Power or an existing PrePay account to the new PrePay system, an invoice  will now be generated each time payment is needed to replenish your Agreed PrePay Balance.

Will this affect my lease/rental/service contract?

No, there will be no changes to your other agreements held with Pitney Bowes. This is an amendment to the Terms and Conditions for your postage account only.

I have more than one meter on my account, will this change?

No, Clients can continue to have multiple meters against one Postage account. All meters associated to the existing account will be moved across automatically.

Full Terms and Conditions for PrePay and Pay As You Go
Will my Pitney Bowes account number change?

Yes, your new account number will automatically be added to your Pitney Bowes online portal (Your Account) and will also appear on your invoices going forward. 

Will Meter Reset Charge /Transaction Fee change?

We are simplifying our charges for adding funds to your franking machine to:

Direct Debit payment method: £8.75 + VAT

Bank transfer payment method: £13.00 + VAT

Will this affect Paperless Billing?

No. If you have already opted for Paperless Billing, any new invoices will still be visible online within Your Account. Notifications will continue to be sent to you electronically.

Note: If you currently receive a paper invoice, a £5 + VAT paper charge applies.

For Your Account assistance click here

Where can I find supplier details?

There are no changes to the below information: 

  • Our bank details: can be found here
  • Registered address: Pitney Bowes Limited, Registered Office: 5 Churchill Place, 10th Floor, London, E14 5HU
  • Remittance email: [email protected]
  • Company Reg Number: Registered in England No. 182037
  • Vat Number: VAT Reg No. 213329300
  • Direct Debit Reference: No change 
Invoicing and payments

Pay As You Go (PAYG) – Your first invoice will generate when you start using your PAYG account and payment will collect automatically by Direct Debit for any postage and shipping transactions. 

PrePay – Your first invoice will be generated when payment is required to replenish your Agreed PrePay Balance.

How often will I get an invoice?

Pay As You Go (PAYG) – Every time £25 or more is used, an invoice will be generated at the end of the day showing all transactions completed up until the end of that day. We only issue invoices for meter refills or shipping labels once you've used £25 or more, or if any balance under £25 remains unpaid for over 30 days. 

Pay As You Go (PAYG) - For more information see our Pay As You Go support article.

PrePay – An invoice is generated when 25% of your Agreed PrePay Balance (APB) is consumed. A further invoice will be generated at 50% consumption, and then 75%. 

PrePay - For more information see our PrePay support article.

How can I reduce the number of invoices received each month?

To reduce the number of invoices generated, we recommend adding enough funds to last a month or more. In addition, if you have multiple locations using multiple meters, we recommend asking all sites to add funds on the same day each month to avoid multiple invoices being generated during the month. By adding funds less frequently you can save on meter reset fees as well. 

When will you claim a Direct Debit?

Pay As You Go (PAYG) – A Direct Debit will be claimed on or around the 5th working day from date of invoice.

PrePay – If you have opted for Direct Debit, will be claimed on or around the 5th working day from date of invoice.

Can I pay by card?

No, we only accept Direct Debit or payments via bank transfer.

Can I still view my old postage accounts online?

Yes – the accounts will now be titled “legacy accounts” (starting 633505) and will still be visible on the online portal. Invoices will also be available to download. 

What happens to the balance on my legacy postage account?

Legacy PrePay and Purchase Power: If your account has an ‘Amount Due’ on your next invoice, this must be paid fully by the due date.

If your account had a credit balance, this will be either transferred to your new account or refunded, and this will be shown on your next invoice.

Once the account is at a zero balance, the legacy account will be closed.

Will my billing and email notifications still be active?

Your new account will automatically be added to your online portal and your billing preferences will be automatically updated on the new account. 

UPDATED: 4 August, 2025