4 Easy steps to using Royal Mail
Printed Business Reply Envelopes

Using Royal Mail Printed Business Reply and Freepost envelopes is easy - when you know how! We'll help you all the way. Just follow these easy steps.

Using our simple four step process, you'll be up and running in no time! Just follow the steps below and we'll explain how it works. If there is anything that you don't understand (and yes, it can all seem a bit confusing at first) have a look at our Frequently asked Questions page. Still stuck? Just give us a ring on 01902 402693 office hours or send an enquiry with your question.

If you need any help or advice, please ring 01902 402693 - we love to help!

Remember, Centreprint offer FREE typesetting and artwork, FREE layout, FREE proofing, FREE origination, FREE mainland delivery and FREE advice.

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Step 1
Choose the Royal Mail reply service that you require. There are four services available from Royal Mail. These are Business Reply Standard Business Reply PLUS Freepost Standard and Freepost PLUS (Freepost means free to the person who posts the envelope, not to you) See styles

Step 2
If you have not already got one, you'll need a Royal Mail licence. This is easily available and opens an account with Royal Mail to pay for the licence and postage that you will use. You will have to pay a deposit for the postage, but you only charged for postage on each envelope that is posted back to you, so there is no risk or waste. If you already have a Royal Mail Business Reply or Freepost licence, skip to stage 3.
Apply for a Royal Mail Business Reply Licence

Step 3
Choose the envelope size and quantity that you need, from the chart below. The most popular size for business reply envelopes is DL (220mm x 110mm), which takes an A4 letter, folded into three. You can order any quantity of any size from just 1000 upwards.

Standard envelope sizes (scroll down for stage 4)

Step 4
Place your order from the chart below.

SIZES - DL is the most popular size (click small image on left to see an example of a DL envelope) but we produce all other sizes as well. Please remember that Business Reply PLUS is not available on C4 size envelopes - The Royal Mail PLUS service can uses machine sorting and can accept no larger than C5 size.
Just click on one of the blue "order now" buttons to place your order.

Printed Business Reply Envelopes - C6 size - 114mm x 162mm white self seal

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Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
V0804 Any Business Reply or Freepost design			£84	£99	£149	£241	£349	£693

Printed Business Reply Envelopes - DL size - 110mm x 220mm white self seal

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Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
V0194 Any Business Reply or Freepost design			£85	£99	£151	£237	£342	£675

Printed Business Reply Envelopes - C5 size -162mm x 229mm white s/seal

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Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
V0806 Any Business Reply or Freepost design			£91	£116	£186	£291	£491	£999

Printed Business Reply Envelopes - C4 size - 324mm x 229mm - white s/seal

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Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
C4BHF Business Reply Standard service only Why			£107	£146	£264	£439	£825	£1739
(RM say that C4 cannot be used for Business Reply PLUS)

DL Business Reply styles	(click image for a larger view)

Business Reply Plus 1st class order - get quote	Business Reply Plus 2nd class order - get quote	Business Reply Standard 1st class order - get quote	Business Reply Standard 2nd class order - get quote

DL Freepost envelopes	(click image for a larger view)

Freepost Plus 1st class order - get quote	Freepost Plus 2nd class order - get quote	Freepost Standard 1st class order - get quote	Freepost Standard 2nd class order - get quote

Low minimum order and NO plate charges
Our minimum order is only 1000 with FREE artwork, layout, proofing and origination and FREE mainland delivery.

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Business Reply Licence
To be able to have a first or second class business reply licence number, you will need to apply to Royal Mail for a licence and follow Royal Mail guidlines on artwork preparation for printed envelopes. Click here to visit the Royal Mail website where you can learn about using business reply envelopes and download an application form or check the current cost.

What's the difference between Business Reply Standard and Business Reply Plus?
The only difference between business reply plus and business reply standard is that with the "plus" service, Royal Mail charge you 2p LESS for using standard size machineable envelopes, such as our standard size DL or C5.
You CANNOT use C4 envelopes for Business Reply PLUS. Further details are available on the Royal Mail website.
See Royal Mail advice pages on Business Reply Plus or Business Reply Standard for more details.

Centreprint Print & Mail supply and print all types of printed envelopes and business reply envelopes - at very keen prices. We can custom-print quantities from 1000 up to millions! Use for corporate envelopes with your reply address and logo, or as business reply envelopes. Apply for a Royal Mail Business Reply licence - How to order from us

Sizes
We print the most popular sizes of C6, DL, C5 and C4 business reply envelopes (see prices below).
C6 is 114mm x 162mm and takes A5 folded twice or A4 cross-folded.
DL is 110mm x 220mm and takes A4 folded into three. It is the standard business envelope size.
C5 is 162mm x 229mm and takes A5 flat or A4 folded once.
C4 is 324mm x 229mm and takes A4 flat. C4 envelopes are OK for Business Reply Standard use but are not allowed by Royal Mail for Business Reply Plus, which is only for standard machineable sizes such as DL and C5.

To order Just choose the size that you require from the choices below and click on a blue order now button. UK mainland delivery is FREE.

Artwork and layout We create the artwork and layout for you at no extra charge. Order helpline 01902 402693

Printed Window Envelopes - (Standard window, self seal envelopes, printed black ink)
Self seal white envelopes, printed black ink with your choice of layout, for standard business or mailing use. Select from these three standard sizes of window envelopes - DL, C5 or C4 - FREE layout and typesetting.
FREE mainland delivery - why pay more? Order helpline 01902 402693

All prices are plus VAT at current rate

DL White Self Seal Envelopes - Window 110mm x 220mm takes A4 folded twice

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How to order

Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white window envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
V0807 Black ink face only			£99	£105	£157	£247	£342	£675

C5 White Self Seal Envelopes - Window 162mm x 229mm - takes A5 folded once

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Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white window envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
V0808 Black ink face only			£92	£117	£186	£291	£491	£998

C4 White Self Seal Envelopes - - Window 324mm x 229mm - takes A4 unfolded

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How to order

Printed face only in black ink on 80gsm white window envelopes. Free layout and proofing.	Printed	To Order	1000	2000	5000	10000	20000	50000
C4BHF Business Reply Standard service only see why			£109	£147	£264	£439	£825	£1779

FREE Layout and proofing
We create the envelope artwork for you at no extra charge. Our design studio hold all standard Royal Mail designs and PPI artwork and add your address and licence details at no extra charge. We always email you a proof before we print.
Order helpline 01902 402693

Our mailing division also produce larger quantities and specialist mailing wallets for direct mail. Click here to request a quote

Centreprint Print & Mail are accredited Royal Mail suppliers and have all Royal Mail standard Business Reply, Business Reply Plus, Freepost and Freepost Plus artwork and designs available for your use.
Our mailing division also produce specialist mailing wallets for direct mail.

Delivery
Envelopes are delivered by carrier and require a signature upon delivery. See further details about delivery.

Despatch
5 - 7 days from proof acceptance.

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