Do royal mail give bulk discounts

Yes, Royal Mail offers bulk discounts for businesses that send a large volume of mail and parcels. These discounts are designed to help businesses save money on their postal costs.

Royal Mail's bulk discount scheme is called "Business Mail" and it offers a range of benefits, including:

  1. Discounts on postage costs: Businesses can receive discounts of up to 20% on their postage costs, depending on the volume of mail they send.
  2. Simplified billing: Businesses can receive a single invoice for all their postal costs, making it easier to manage their finances.
  3. Priority customer service: Businesses that use the Business Mail scheme have access to a dedicated customer service team, which can help them with any issues they may have.
  4. Access to special services: Businesses that use the Business Mail scheme may be eligible for special services, such as tracked and signed-for mail, at a discounted rate.

To be eligible for Royal Mail's bulk discount scheme, businesses typically need to meet certain criteria, such as:

  1. Sending a minimum volume of mail: Businesses need to send a minimum volume of mail to qualify for the discount scheme. This volume will vary depending on the type of mail and the services used.
  2. Using a Royal Mail account: Businesses need to have a Royal Mail account to access the bulk discount scheme.
  3. Meeting specific business criteria: Businesses may need to meet specific criteria, such as being a registered company or having a certain level of turnover, to be eligible for the scheme.

Some examples of businesses that may be eligible for Royal Mail's bulk discount scheme include:

  1. E-commerce companies: Online retailers that send a large volume of parcels to customers may be eligible for the scheme.
  2. Marketing agencies: Marketing agencies that send large volumes of mail on behalf of their clients may be eligible for the scheme.
  3. Financial institutions: Banks and other financial institutions that send large volumes of mail to customers may be eligible for the scheme.
  4. Healthcare providers: Healthcare providers that send large volumes of mail to patients may be eligible for the scheme.

It's worth noting that Royal Mail's bulk discount scheme is subject to change, and businesses should check with Royal Mail for the most up-to-date information on the scheme and its eligibility criteria.