Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic system for weighing an article, with editing of a transport coupon.According to the invention, the system comprises, around a microprocessor (5), a scale (3), a payment card reader (11), a keyboard (4) for the customer, a display unit (10) for the customer, a terminal (14) for an operator, associated with a locking means (15, 15a).The invention is applicable to parcels carrying service distribution points.