Billing information can be found in multiple files that are generated by EII software. While the columns detailing the billing information show some of the same information, the names of the columns can differ between the various locations. This article clarifies the information that can be found in each of the billing columns.
Export file
- This information is valid for the exports present in both the Manifest and Billing Report folders
| Piece Postage | Postage accrued for the piece per current postal rates |
| LBS Postage | Additional postage per pound for each piece in a BPM or Standard mailing |
| Final Postage | Piece Postage plus any fees or extra services that were incurred for the piece (such as noncompliance fees or Signature Confirmation services) (for BPM and Standard mailings, this is determined by adding Piece Postage and LBS Postage) |
| Fully Paid Postage | Retail amount per current postal rates |
| Billing Amount | Amount the customer is being charged for the piece (determined by billing profile) |
Mailer Report
- This document is also referred to as the Account/Class Breakdown report
- This information is valid for the Mailer Report file found in both the Manifest and Billing Report folders
| Mailer Postage Paid | Postage accrued for the pieces per current postal rates |
| Account Postage Paid | Postage amount remaining that exceeds the amount being billed to the customer - amount is paid by the presorter unless adjustments are made to the billing profile(s) and the report is regenerated |
| Billing Amount | Amount the customer is being charged for pieces in the report (determined by billing profile) |
| Mailer Revenue | Presorter's profit (determined by subtracting Mailer Postage Paid from Billing Amount) |
| Retail Postage | Retail amount per current postal rates |
| Account Savings | Postage amount saved by the customer when compared to current retail rates (determined by subtracting Billing Amount from Retail Postage) |