stupid question of the day re: black bars on envelopes.

[snow patrol]

Hi all, when you get those two black bars in the top right corner of an envelope, does that indicate free post, or is that where you stick the stamp? Sending back my tax return and wondering if i actually need a stamp on it

Thanks and sorry for the dumbness.

 

[snow patrol]

If it has a 1 or 2 in it it is prepaid (freepost). If it doesn't then you probably need a stamp. Or just draw a wee picture of the queen.

heheh

it has a 2 next to it, so i'm assuming that means free second class postage?

 

[snow patrol]

The pre-printed envelope would usually tell you (first line of address being FREEPOST for example) but if it doesn't you'd usually find that it is mentioned in the letter you got with the envelope.

yeah, that's why i wasn't sure really. Can't find any mention of it in the pack.