Definition of business reply envelope (BRE)

promotion reply envelope, preaddressed to the seller, for orders, payments, or inquiries. BREs are mailed at first-class rates but usually require no postage payment by the responder.

promotion reply envelope, for orders, payments, or inquiries, preaddressed to the seller. BREs are permit mail, requiring no postage payment by the responder. Business reply envelopes mail at First-Class rates.