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Royal Mail Postage Prices & Mailmark®Franking Rates 2026

Royal Mail have announced changes to their prices effective from 7th April 2026.

Save money on every send

Full details of the changes can be found on the Royal Mail website at royalmail.com
Feature Stamps Franking Savings
Royal Mail 1st Class Stamp Prices 2026 - 7th April
1st Class Standard Letter £1.80 £1.77 £0.03 / 1.7%
1st Class Large Letter up to 100g
 £3.30 £2.86 £0.44 / 13%
1st Class Large Letter 101-250g
 £3.60 £3.28 £0.32 / 9%
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 2026 – 7th
April
2nd Class Standard Letter £0.91
 £0.88
 £0.03 / 3%
2nd Class Large Letter up to 100g
 £1.55
 £1.52
 £0.03 / 9%
2nd Class Large Letter 101-250g
 £1.90
 £1.81
 £0.09 / 4%
2nd Class Large Letter 251-500g
 £2.40
 £2.30
 £0.10 / 4%
2nd Class Large Letter 501-750g £2.70
 £2.50
 £0.20 / 7%

FREE Royal Mail Postage Rates Poster

Get ready for the new Royal Mail postage rates starting 7th April 2026. Whether you use stamps or a franking machine, we've got you covered. Plus, download or print your own Royal Mail postage prices poster. Stick it on your wall by your franking machine for a handy and colourful reminder of the latest rates. Don't miss out.
Download your Royal Mail Postage Rates Poster

Save up to 13% when mailing with a franking machine

A Mailmark Franking machine has major benefits over sending stamped mail. The April 2026 Royal Mail price change to stamped mail, provide savings when using 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 £13,376 per year* sending 1st Class Large Letters versus stamps

Based on sending 100 x 1st class large letter (up to 100g) daily with Royal Mail. Savings available on other Large Letter classes and weights also.

*Based on 304 working days

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Rate change support

If you have recently added postage or completed a data upload on/after 6th March 2026, your machine should have already downloaded the new rates files. First check your meter's status using our Rate Confirmation Tool by entering your Meter Model and Serial Number.

Rate confirmation tool

Check the status of your rates and mailing system firmware.
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Support your update

Instructions on how to download your new rates.
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Troubleshoot update

Find your answers to common questions and problems.
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Frequently asked question about the Royal Mail rate change

What are the main changes of this Rate Change?

Royal Mail has price change for:

  • 1st Class
  • 2nd Class
  • Signed For 1st Class
  • Signed For 2nd Class
  • Prepay Reply
  • Special Delivery Pre-9am
  • Special Delivery Next Day
  • International Standard
  • International Economy

 

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) – 6th March
  • DM60 (K722) – 6th March
  • G922(DM300/400M) – 6th March
  • SendPro P (4W20) – 6th March
  • SendPro C / +/Auto/Auto + (1H20/7H20) – 12th March
  • SendPro Online (Pitneyship Pro) and SendPro Mailstation rates will automatically update from 1st April.

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?

No, click here for prices and savings, plus information on how Business Mail Advanced works.

Prices are changing for this rate change:

Royal Mail has price changes for the following services:

  • 1st Class
  • 2nd Class
  • Signed For 1st Class
  • Signed For 2nd Class
  • Prepay Reply
  • Special Delivery Pre-9am
  • Special Delivery Next Day
  • International Standard
  • International Economy

Savings are approximate and subject to change. Royal Mail franking prices as of 7th April 2026:

  • 1.7% 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.
  • 13.3% saving based on 1st class large letter stamp price vs Mailmark Franking.
  • Up to £13,376 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 1st class large letter over a year (304 days) v stamped prices.