Home » Buying Guide - Best Date Stamps

BUYING GUIDE

Best Date Stamps

Choose ready-made date stamps such as BEST BEFORE, PAID and RECEIVED, or personalise a dater with your own company name and wording.

STOCK STAMPS PERSONALISED STAMPS
Best Date Stamps guide
UK Stamp Specialists Practical help choosing the right format
Artwork Checked Personalised artwork reviewed before production
Genuine Products Current branded and own-range models
Replacement Pads Compatible pads available for relevant models

READY-MADE STOCK DATE STAMPS

BEST BEFORE, PAID & RECEIVED

Choose the message that matches your task. These Trodat 4850 stock stamps print fixed wording in blue and the date you select in red. Browse the full stock date-stamp range, including other wording and date-only options.

QUICK ANSWER

Stock wording or your own text? Choose the dater that fits the job

Stock date stamps include ready-made wording such as BEST BEFORE, PAID and RECEIVED, as well as date-only options. Choose personalised date stamps when you need your own business name, department or message around the adjustable date.

BUYING GUIDE

Choose the Right Date Stamp Format

Start with the wording you need, then check the date format and available space. Use the links below to go straight to a ready-made stamp or a personalised format.

STOCK WORDING

Ready-made BEST BEFORE, PAID & RECEIVED

Choose an existing message when it already matches your workflow: BEST BEFORE for suitable paper or card labels, PAID for accounts paperwork, or RECEIVED for incoming documents. You set the date manually.

Browse stock date stamps

DATE & LAYOUT

Check the format before ordering

Review the date bands, available years, impression dimensions and ink options on your chosen product. For additional wording, compare the larger Trodat 4727. Use the size guide to keep the whole impression readable.

Compare date stamp formats

COMPARE THE OPTIONS

Best Date Stamps: At a Glance

Compare the impression you need, then follow a linked option to check its current price, specifications and availability.

TypeWhat it printsBest forChoice point
BEST BEFOREFixed wording + adjustable dateSuitable paper/card date labelsCheck ink suitability for the surface
PAIDFixed PAID + adjustable dateAccounts and invoice recordsReady-made wording
RECEIVEDFixed RECEIVED + adjustable dateIncoming mail and documentsReady-made wording
Personalised Trodat 4850One custom line above the dateShort company or workflow wordingKeep the line concise
Personalised Trodat 4750Custom text above and below the dateCompany and department recordsTwo-line text layout
Personalised Trodat 4727Adjustable date + more text spaceLarger administrative layoutsCheck the product preview

RECOMMENDED STAMPS

Personalised Date Stamps: Add Your Own Wording

Choose a compact format for a short message or a larger model for additional text. Browse all personalised daters and review the selected product’s layout before ordering.

VIEW ALL PERSONALISED DATE STAMPS

RELATED GUIDES

Keep Narrowing Down Your Choice

Self Inking Vs Pre-Inked
Self Inking Vs Pre-Inked
Size Guide - What Size Stamp?
Size Guide - What Size Stamp?
Buying Guide - Best Small Business Stamps
Buying Guide - Best Small Business Stamps

SHOP BY NEED

Useful Shopping Paths

Stock Date Stamps

Ready-made BEST BEFORE, PAID, RECEIVED and other date-stamp designs.

Browse collection

Personalised Date Stamps

Add fixed wording around an adjustable date.

Browse collection

Replacement Ink Pads

Find a compatible pad for an existing model.

Browse collection

QUICK ANSWERS

Best Date Stamps FAQs

What is the difference between a stock and personalised date stamp?

A stock date stamp uses an existing design: that may be the date alone or fixed wording such as BEST BEFORE, PAID or RECEIVED. A personalised dater uses your own wording around the date. Shop stock stamps or shop personalised stamps.

Can a date stamp include a business name?

Yes. Choose a personalised date stamp with room for the date and your wording. The Trodat 4750 provides a text line above and below the date.

Are date stamps self-inking?

Many current office daters are self-inking, but check the individual product specification before ordering.

How do I replace the ink pad in a date stamp?

Match the model number on the stamp body to the pad listing. Use the replacement ink-pad range to find a compatible pad; do not choose only by the printed wording.

What should I check before ordering a date stamp?

Check the wording, date format and available year bands, impression dimensions, ink colours and surface suitability. Compare stock options with personalised formats before selecting your layout.

NEXT STEP

Choose Stock Wording or Make It Your Own

Choose stock date stamps for existing messages such as PAID and RECEIVED. Choose a personalised dater for your own wording, company or department.

PERSONALISED STAMPS BROWSE BUYING GUIDES