# Australia Post Postage Paid
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Updated: 2026-05-06

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> Learn what Australia Post Postage Paid is and how to use it in Starshipit.

* Postage Paid is a pre-printed impression that serves as an alternative to postage stamps or a postage meter.
* The Australia Post Mail label comes with a postage paid imprint. It is suitable for customers who send regular quantities of mail, or small items such as seeds.
* This guide provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and using Australia Post Mail labels effectively for your shipping need.

## How to set up Australia Post Postage Paid

:::note
When scanning Australia Post prepaid satchels/labels, you need to use a barcode scanner which supports scanning 2D barcodes.
:::

1. Go to **Settings** > **Couriers**.
2. Click **Add a new courier**.
3. Click **Australia Post Mail**.
4. Select **Enable Australia Post Mail**.
5. (Optional) – Enable additional options.
6. Click **Save**.

## Additional options

| Option | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Enable Postage Paid Priority Stamp for Australia Post** | The Postage Paid Priority imprint is automatically added to labels |
| **Hide sender address** | Remove the sender address from the label |
| **Hide barcode** | Remove the order number from the label |
| **Show receiver phone number** | Display the receiver phone number on the label |
| **Display item SKUs on labels** | Displays your item SKUs on labels |
| **Use tracking number when available for barcode** | The tracking barcode is displayed on labels |
| **Use Reference field on label (as opposed to Order Number)** | Choose whether you'd like to have your order number or the reference number printed on the shipping label |

## FAQs

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<!-- faq:question -->**How do I pay for Australia Post Postage Paid?**<!-- /faq:question -->

You can use an Australia Post Business Credit Account (or cash) to pay for Postage Paid Imprint mail.

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