Pitney Bowes PrePay fees explained
Learn more about any charges that can be incurred as part of your PrePay agreement.
Meter Refill Charge
A charge incurred each time you add postage to your meter for the use of the PrePay facility.
- Payment by Direct Debit £8.75 + VAT
- Payment by Bank Transfer £13.00 + VAT
Reduce your Meter Refill Charges by refilling with enough postage to last you a month or quarter, depending on your business needs.
Insufficient Funds Charge
An Insufficient Funds Charge is applied when a postage advance is provided due to lack of sufficient funds in your PrePay account to refill your meter. The charge is calculated at 3% of the amount advanced with a minimum (£10) and maximum (£300) charge amount.
- If a postage advance is frequently required, consider increasing your Agreed PrePay Balance.
Shipping Activity Charge
An activity fee that is charged for the use of the PitneyShip Pro application, the amount being the greater of £1 or 1% of the total monthly transactions.
UPDATED: 01 August 2025