Generate Intelligent Mail Barcode

Adding a barcode to the IDM payment template

When customizing the IDM template, ensure that the value type of the barcode is set to UspsOneCode. See Adding a barcode to the IDM template.

Setting up Intelligent Mail Barcode

Use this information to set up the Intelligent Mail Barcode and include it when generating checks. The Intelligent Mail Barcode is only applicable in US. The Country Code field must be US for this section to be displayed. A barcode is automatically attached to each check issued by the company using the cash payment format:

  1. Sign in as Cash and select Administration.
  2. Click the Cash Payment Formats link and open or create a cash payment format.
  3. Select IDM Output File in the Payment Format field.
  4. Select US in the Country Code field.
  5. In the Payment Template field, select the IDM template that you set up with the barcode.
  6. In the Intelligent Mail Barcode section, specify this information:
    Type of barcode Additional fields
    Six Digit Mailer Identifier
    • Barcode ID - 2 numeric characters
    • Service Type ID - 3 numeric characters
    • Mailer ID - 6 numeric characters
    Nine Digit Mailer Identifier
    • Barcode ID - 2 numeric characters
    • Service Type ID - 3 numeric characters
    • Mailer ID - 9 numeric characters
  7. Click Save.