Looking to add postage to your FP Postage Meter? Below you will see your postage payment options, how to setup each one, and any associated fees or transaction limits. You will also find the links for the Customer Portals where you can buy the additional postage online.
After the initial setup of your postage payment method, you will follow these steps each time you purchase postage.
*Please note that postage funds are prepaid. We do not invoice for postage.
FP Customers have several options to purchase postage, both online and offline. Below are all of the available options:
Payment Method
Funds Availability
Fee
Max. Amount
Direct Debit by Reset Debit
Immediate
$0.00
$9990
Direct Debit by Debit-on-Demand
Immediate
$0.00
Unlimited
ACH / Wire Transfer
48-72 hours
$0.00
Unlimited
Mail-in Check by First Class Mail
10-12 business days
$0.00
Unlimited
Mail-In Check by Overnight Mail
3-5 business days
$0.00
Unlimited
Credit Card
Immediate *see conditions
3.5%
$1,000
eCheck
Immediate *see conditions
$7.00
$1,000
Payment Method
Direct Debit by Reset Debit
Funds Availability
Immediate
Fee
$0.00
Max. Amount
$9990
Direct Debit by Debit-on-Demand
Funds Availability
Immediate
Fee
$0.00
Max. Amount
Unlimited
ACH / Wire Transfer
Funds Availability
48-72 hours
Fee
$0.00
Max. Amount
Unlimited
Mail-In Check by First Class Mail
Funds Availability
10-12 business days
Fee
$0.00
Max. Amount
Unlimited
Mail-In Check by Overnight Mail
Funds Availability
3-5 business days
Fee
$0.00
Max. Amount
Unlimited
Credit Card
Funds Availability
Immediate *see conditions
Fee
3.5%
Max. Amount
$1,000
eCheck
Funds Availability
Immediate *see conditions
Fee
$7.00
Max. Amount
$1,000
Direct Debit is the most efficient method for funding your USPS postage account. There is no fee for postage meter account reserve account payments through the Direct Debit program. Your funds will be available immediately when you purchase postage.
FP offers two types of Direct Debit postage payments:
Sign up for the Direct Debit Program online through the FP Customer Portals. Access the customer portals
When signing up for Debit-on-Demand, you can optionally create a special password for Debit-on-Demand withdrawals.
You will receive an email with an authorization form that must be completed and returned to postage@fp-usa.com. There is a 24 hour setup delay for the service to be available once we receive and process the signed form.
Inform Your Bank First: Please provide your bank with Francotyp Postalia (FP Mailing Solutions) Authorized Debtor Reference Number 138-1716563 to ensure transactions are not rejected by your bank.
Enter the Correct Banking Information: Typos will cause transactions to fail. Always double check your information.
To fund your postage meter reserve account by ACH/Wire Transfer, please download the Wire or ACH Transfer of Funds form located on the postage support page and follow the directions provided. Please be sure to include your USPS Customer Identification Number (CIN) to ensure your funds are credited to your account as quickly as possible.
There is no fee for postage by ACH/Wire Transfer. Your funds will be available in 48-72 hours.
Please send ACH/Wire payment remittances electronically to: uspscompliance@fp-usa.com
Include the following when you mail FP your postage payment by check:
FIRST CLASS MAIL
CMRS-FP
PO Box 894707
Los Angeles, CA 90189-4707
CMRS-FP
PO Box 7247-0119
Philadelphia, PA 19170-0119
CMRS-FP
PO Box 0505
Carol Stream, IL 60132-0505
OVERNIGHT MAIL
First Date Remitco
ATTN: USPS-FP 4707
2525 Corporate Way #250
Monterey Park, CA 91754
CMRS-FP
ATTN: Lock Box Dept. 0505
5450 N. Cumberland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60656
There is no fee for processing postage payments sent by mail. Funds should be available within 10-12 business days (check sent by First Class Mail) or 3-5 business days (check sent by Overnight Mail).
When logged into your account online simply select Credit Card or E-check as your payment method and carefully enter the requested information. Credit Card fees vary by the transaction value. eChecks have a flat $7.00 transaction fee. Your funds will be available immediately.
New Customer (less than 1 year)
Existing Customer (over 1 year)
Major accounts should be referred to the MAP department.
There will be a $50 fee billed for failed payment(s) per the terms and Conditions of your FP Rental Agreement.
You can buy postage online on our customer portals via Debit-On-Demand, Credit Card, and eCheck. You can find the links below or visit our customer portals landing page for more information on our customer portal features.