Royal Mail postage tariff change, April 2024
Royal Mail have announced changes to their tariffs, from Tuesday 2nd April 2024 the price of 1st and 2nd Class Standard Large Letter stamps will be increasing. However, prices for franking machine purchases remain unchanged, this means you can save even more by using a Pitney Bowes franking machine
Save money on every send
| Stamps | Mailmark | Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buying from the Post Office | Buying using Pitney Bowes | How much save on each send | |
| First Class 2024 Prices | |||
| Standard Letter | £1.35 | £1.06 | £0.29 / 21% |
| Large Letter | £2.10 | £1.52 | £0.58 / 27% |
| 100g+ Large Letter | £2.90 | £2.16 | £0.74 / 25% |
| 250g+ Large Letter | £3.50 | £2.79 | £0.71 / 20% |
| 501 - 750G Large Letter | £3.50 | £3.13 | £0.37 / 10% |
| Second Class 2024 Prices |
|||
| Standard Letter | £0.85 |
£0.69 |
£0.16 / 18% |
| Large Letter | £1.55 |
£1.13 |
£0.42 / 27% |
| 100g+ Large Letter | £2.10 |
£1.60 |
£0.50 / 23% |
| 250g+ Large Letter | £2.50 |
£2.11 |
£0.39 / 15% |
| 501 - 750G Large Letter | £2.70 |
£2.39 |
£0.31 / 11% |
Save up to 27% when mailing with a franking machine
Save up to £27k per year sending first class with Pitney Bowes
Based on sending a 250g 1st class large letter with Royal Mail
Save up to £18k per year sending second class with Pitney Bowes
Based on sending a 250g 2nd class large letter with Royal Mail
Frequently asked question about the Royal Mail rate change
What are the main changes of this Rate Change?
Royal Mail has announced changes to all their tariff prices for 2024. Click here for details.
What changes are being made to International zones?
There are no changes for the International zones for 2024. Please click here for 2022 zone map
Where can I get a complete list of Royal Mail postage rates?
Please contact Royal Mail, please visit their website here. Click here
Why do I need to up-date my machine?
Your machine needs to 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) – 1st March
- DM60 (K722) – 1st March
- G922(DM300M – DM475M) – 1st March
- SendPro P (Connect +) – 4th March
- SendPro C / +/Auto/Auto + (1H20-7H20) – 7th March
- SendPro Online (Pitneyship Pro) and SendPro Mailstation rates will automatically update from 26th March.
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 update the postal rates on my mailing equipment?
For rates download instructions, please click here and select your franking machine model.
How do I change my Postage Meter presets?
For help with editing your preset please, click here then select your franking machine model.
How can I resolve the download issues when attempting to install new rates?
For further support, please see our connectivity support page click here
Prices staying the same
- Second Class Letter. 16p saving compared to stamped mail
- First Class Letter. 29p saving compared to stamped mail
Prices that are changing
- First Class Small Parcel
- First Class Medium Parcel
- Second Class Small Parcel
- Second Class Medium Parcel
- Signed For First Class
- Signed For Second Class
- Special Delivery Guaranteed
- International Standard Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Standard Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Standard Small Parcels/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Economy Letter, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Economy Large Letter, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Economy Small Parcel/ Printed Paper, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- 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 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