Easyletters

Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of our most frequently asked questions, do get in touch if your question is not here and we’ll get back to you with the answer asap.

Are you posting real paper letters?

Yes we are, you create your letters and documents online using our templates and we arrange the printing and postage to your specified postal address (worldwide). Tags: letters, mail, documents, paper, postage, printing, envelopes

Can I just write my own letter from scratch?

Yes you can! If you simply want to write your own letter without our automation then select the blank template from the template chooser on the home page. Tags: letters, mail, how to

How long will my letters take to get there?

UK First Class mail can take between 1-3 working days (excluding weekends and public holidays) to arrive. Delivery is dependent on Royal Mail so we cannot guarantee when your letter will arrive. The cut off time for mail to be sent on the same working day is 3pm UK time. For Signed For and Special Next Day Delivery you will need to send your letter before 12:30pm UK Time. No delivery is available on weekends, all mail sent over the weekend is posted on the Monday.

Mail to Europe from the UK usually takes 3 to 4 days
Other parts of the world from the UK take 5 to 10 days.
Mail to the USA from the UK can take 5 to 10 days.
Mail to the USA from the USA is usually 2 to 3 days.
Mail to Canada from the USA is usually 3 to 4 days.
Mail to Germany from Germany is usually 3 to 4 days.
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Where are my letters and documents stored?

You’ll find all your letters and documents by clicking on the folder icon anchored in the top right of the site. When you start a new document it will automatically be saved in the letter chooser menu. Tags: letters, mail, how to

Is the service secure?

The site is protected by extended SSL encryption. We save all your letters and documents fully encrypted. The staff at our printing partner are forbidden from reading letters. We cannot guarantee that letters are 100% private because staff at our printing partner need to pack the letters into envelopes. Tags: letters, mail, how to, security, encryption

When is my letter posted?

Letters received before 3pm are printed and posted on the same day and those received after 3pm are posted the following day. Tags: letters, mail, how to, postage

Where can I post my letters to?

If you have a Power or Business account with us then you can post your letters and documents to and from almost every country in the world. Our service is based in the UK, however international customers can also use the service, International letters are sent using airmail originating from the UK (our printing partner also works with printers in the US and Germany so letters sent to the US, Canada and Germany can be sent internally). If you live outside of the UK you can still use the free and Pro account to send letters and documents within the UK. Tags: letters, mail, how to, postage, airmail

What is the service charge for?

The service charge covers our costs to run and develop the service. Tags: letters, mail, how to, postage, service, charges, upgrade

Can I customise the paper and printing?

Yes you can. Tags: letters, mail, how to, postage, paper, printing, upgrade

Can I get a business account if I'm not a business?

Yes you can, our business account is designed for small businesses however, it can be used by anyone who wants to use the features of the business account. Tags: letters, mail, how to, bespoke, templates, business

Do you place logos or markings on letters I send through your service?

We do not mark or brand any mail sent via our service. Tags: letters, mail, how to, bespoke, templates, business

Can I add my own letter templates?

If you are a Business account holder you can fully customise the system with own templates. Custom templates are added to your personal template chooser (business only) and have no ongoing template charges. Custom templates are made to order and cost £45 for a basic letter template. We can also create smart templates that include calculations and specific business algorithms depending on the document, costs may vary for this type of template, please get in touch with us for more details. Tags: letters, mail, how to, postage, bespoke, templates, business

Are there any other options for business?

Yes there is, we offer individual deployment options, get your own private version of the easy letters platform (www.easyletters.co.uk/your-business-name/) customised especially for your business; with unlimited users and templates designed specifically for your business the individual deployment option is perfect for companies that create and send lots of documents. contact us for more details. Tags: letters, mail, how to, postage, bespoke, templates, business

How do you use my data?

We won’t! Your data is yours, we will never sell, use or pass your data to any 3rd parties (unless we are obliged to do so via a court injunction). The data is stored fully encrypted and is only accessible via your own unique login. All billing and credit or debit card details are managed by PayPal, we don’t have access to or store payment information. We may use your email address to keep in touch but we won’t send any unwanted information (unless the update box is checked on your profile page). Please read our terms and conditions for more details. Tags: letters, mail, how to, SSL, data, templates, encryption