Royal Mail Postage Prices & Mailmark®Franking Rates 2026
Royal Mail have announced changes to their Business Mail Advanced and Local Mail services, effective from 5th January 2026.
Save money on every send
| Feature | Stamps | Franking | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail 1st Class Stamp Prices 2025 - 21st July | |||
| 1st Class Standard Letter | £1.70 | £1.67 | £0.03 / 2% |
| 1st Class Large Letter up to 100g |
£3.15 | £2.65 | £0.50 / 16% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 101-250g |
£3.60 | £3.25 | £0.35 / 10% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 251-500g |
£3.60 | £3.30 | £0.30 / 8% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 501-750g |
£3.60 | £3.30 | £0.30 / 8% |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Stamp Prices 2025 – 7th April |
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| 2nd Class Standard Letter | £0.87 |
£0.84 |
£0.03 / 3% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter up to 100g |
£1.55 |
£1.41 |
£0.14 / 9% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter 101-250g |
£2.00 |
£1.77 |
£0.23 / 12% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter 251-500g |
£2.40 |
£2.20 |
£0.20 / 8% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter 501-750g | £2.70 |
£2.50 |
£0.20 / 7% |
FREE Royal Mail Postage Rates Poster
Save up to 16% when mailing with a franking machine
Save £912 per year sending 1st Class Letters versus stamps
Based on sending 100 x 1st class letter (up to 100g) daily with Royal Mail. Savings available on 2nd Class letters also.
Save £4,256 per year sending 2nd Class Large Letters versus stamps
Based on sending 100 x 2nd class letter (up to 100g) daily with Royal Mail. Savings available on other Large Letter classes and weights also.
Frequently asked question about the Royal Mail rate change
What are the main changes of this Rate Change?
Royal Mail has price change for:
- Business Mail Advanced – 2nd Class
- Local Mail – 2nd Class
What changes are being made to International zones?
Zones are not changing.
Where can I get a complete list of Royal Mail postage rates?
Please visit Royal Mail website here. Click here
Why do I need to up-date my machine?
Your machine must be updated with the latest rates to ensure your mail carries the correct postal costs (Requirement Of Royal Mail Franking Scheme, section 7) click here. Incorrect postage values may result in non-delivery of items and/or surcharges.
Will I be charged for an updated postal tariff for my equipment?
No. All rate updates are included as standard on Mailmark franking machines.
When will my rates be available to download?
- PR20 (DM110-160-220) – 5th DecemberDM60 (K722) – 5th
- DecemberG922(DM300/400M) – 5th DecemberSendPro P (4W20) – 5th
- DecemberSendPro C / +/Auto/Auto + (1H20/7H20) – 9th
- DecemberSendPro Online (Pitneyship Pro) and SendPro Mailstation rates will automatically update from 30th December.
How do I update the postal rates on my mailing equipment?
For rates download instructions, please click here and select your franking machine model.
How do I check the new postal rates have been updated on my mailing equipment?
Please click here and enter your Meter Model and Serial Number
How do I change my Postage Meter presets?
For help with editing your preset please, click here then select your franking machine model. Please note, if you have a preset for one of the services being removed, this preset will be removed too.
How can I resolve the download issues when attempting to install new rates?
For further support, please see our connectivity support page click here
Have Business Mail Advanced rates changed?
Yes, click here for new prices and savings, plus information on how Business Mail Advanced works.
Prices are changing for this rate change:
- Business Mail Advanced – 2nd Class
- Local Mail – 2nd Class
No prices are changing for this rate change
Services being removed
- International Tracked Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked Small Parcel/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked & Signed Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked & Signed Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked & Signed Small Parcel/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Signed Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Signed Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Signed Small Parcel/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- Parcelforce FrankPay
- Parcelforce GlobalValue
- Parcelforce GlobalEconomy
Savings are approximate and subject to change. Royal Mail franking prices as of 7th April 2025:
- 2% saving based on 1st class letter stamp price vs Mailmark Franking.
- Up to £912 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 1st class letter over a year (304 days) v stamped prices.
- 3% saving based on 2nd class letter stamp price vs Mailmark Franking.
- Up to £912 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 2nd class letter over a year (304 days) v stamped prices.