What are the three postage payment methods?

The three postage payment methods are stamps, postage meters, and permit imprint.

Stamps are the traditional method of affixing postage to mail, providing a physical representation of payment for postal services. They are widely recognized and used for various types of mail, from letters to packages.

Postage meters are machines that allow businesses and individuals to print postage directly onto mail pieces. This method is efficient for those who send a large volume of mail, as it eliminates the need to buy and apply stamps for each piece of mail, and it provides a record of postage used.

Permit imprint is a method where the sender sets up a postage account with the postal service. It allows for bulk mailings to be sent without affixing individual stamps or printing postage each time. Instead, an indicia, or imprint, is printed on the mailing pieces, indicating payment has been made for the postage.

These three methods align with how postal payments are processed and are specifically designed for the mailing systems to function effectively. The other options listed involve payment methods that are not directly recognized as standard for postage payment.