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 PostagePostage accrued for the piece per current postal rates
LBS Postage
Additional postage per pound for each piece in a BPM or Standard mailing 
Final PostagePiece 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 PostageRetail amount per current postal rates 
Billing AmountAmount 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 PaidPostage accrued for the pieces per current postal rates
Account Postage PaidPostage 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 AmountAmount the customer is being charged for pieces in the report (determined by billing profile)
Mailer RevenuePresorter's profit (determined by subtracting Mailer Postage Paid from Billing Amount)
Retail PostageRetail amount per current postal rates
Account SavingsPostage amount saved by the customer when compared to current retail rates (determined by subtracting Billing Amount from Retail Postage)