What is a BRM code?

The ZIP+4 Code assigned by the Postal Service is unique for that category of letter-size BRM. The ZIP+4 IMb barcode provides for sortation on postal automated equipment by specific size and rate categories (i.e., cards, 1 oz. letters, 2 oz. letters, etc.).

What is USPS BRM?

For an annual permit fee, a Business Reply Mail (BRM) permit is available for distributing business reply cards, envelopes, self-mailers, cartons, and labels. BRM allows the permit holder to receive First-Class Mail and Priority Mail items back from customers by paying postage and fees only on the mail returned.

What is the difference between QBRM and BRM?

Basic BRM is a suitable option when you plan to receive fewer than 883 returned pieces per year. QBRM is best if you plan to receive more than 883 returned pieces per year because the per-piece handling charge is reduced from 74¢ per-piece to 5.2¢ per-piece.

What is a BRM permit?

A permit entitles a sender to distribute an unlimited number of Business Reply Mail (BRM) mailpieces for return to any Post Office™ in the United States and its territories. BRM permit holders do not prepay postage for the pieces distributed to customers.

How do I get a BRM?

You must have a valid Business Reply Mail permit before you can mail. You may apply for a BRM permit at any time by filling out PS Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile, and paying the annual permit fee.

How do I open a BRM account?

You may apply for a BRM permit at any time by filling out PS Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile, and paying the annual permit fee. Note: PS Form 3615 is a simple form requiring you to know the company name, address where the mail will be returned, contact person, and telephone number.

How do I set up a BRM account?

Register your company and authorized users using Customer Registration. Select the Add ZIP+4 Code option within the online Business Reply Mail tool. Select the media type that you intend to use. Provide complete delivery information for the BRM mailpieces that will be returned.

Do business reply envelopes need stamps?

Business reply mail (BRM) requires that postage be paid by your dept. The extra inducement is provided because your customer does not need to affix the return postage, does not have to supply a postcard or envelope, and does not need to put an address on the mailpiece.

How do I get no postage necessary envelopes?

First Class Postage Rules BRM makes responding to a mailing more convenient because the return postage is paid by the organization initiating the correspondence. The organization pays postage at a lower rate only on the pieces respondents mail back.