Current Royal Mail Postage Rates (2026 Edition)
Stay up to date with the latest stamp & Mailmark Franking Royal Mail postage prices for letters, parcels, and special delivery services. Updated regularly by Mailcoms Ltd – your trusted UK franking machine experts.
Last updated: April 2026 | Download full price guide (PDF)
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Price List October 2026
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Royal Mail Postal Prices for Letters & Parcels
Compare the most current and up to date Royal Mail stamp postage prices and Royal Mail Mailmark Franking postage prices for all standard Letters, Large Letters, Small Parcels & Medium Parcels sent via Royal Mail 1st Class & 2nd Class services.
Royal Mail First Class & Second Class Postage Rates | |||||
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Format | Weight up to & including | Stamps First Class | Mailmark™ Franking First Class | Stamps Second Class | Mailmark™ Franking Second Class |
Letter | 0-100g | £1.80 | £1.77 | 91p | 88p |
Large Letter | 0-100g | £3.30 | £2.86 | £1.55 | £1.52 |
101-250g | £3.60 | £3.28 | £1.90 | £1.81 | |
251-500g | £3.60 | £3.30 | £2.40 | £2.30 | |
501-750g | £3.60 | £3.30 | £2.70 | £2.50 | |
Small Parcel | 0-2kg | £5.45 | £5.45 | £4.25 | £4.25 |
Medium Parcel | 0-2kg | £8.05 | £8.05 | £6.95 | £6.95 |
2-10kg | £10.05 | £10.05 | £8.75 | £8.75 | |
10-20kg | £15.45 | £15.45 | £13.15 | £13.15 | |
All prices on these tables are exempt from VAT.
Royal Mail Signed For Prices
Compare the most current and up to date Royal Mail Signed For stamp postage prices and Royal Mail Mailmark Franking Signed For postage prices for all standard Letters, Large Letters, Small Parcels & Medium Parcels sent via Royal Mail 1st Class & 2nd Class Signed For services.
Royal Mail Signed For® Postage Rates | |||||
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Format | Weight up to & including | Stamps 1st Class | Mailmark™ Franking 1st Class | Stamps 2nd Class | Mailmark™ Franking 2nd Class |
Letter | 100g | £3.80 | £3.77 | £2.91 | £2.88 |
Large Letter | 100g | £5.30 | £4.86 | £3.55 | £3.52 |
250g | £5.60 | £5.28 | £3.90 | £3.81 | |
500g | £5.60 | £5.30 | £4.40 | £4.30 | |
750g | £5.60 | £5.30 | £4.70 | £4.50 | |
Small Parcel | 0-2kg | £7.05 | £7.05 | £5.85 | £5.85 |
Medium Parcel | 0-2kg | £9.65 | £9.65 | £8.55 | £8.55 |
2-10kg | £11.65 | £11.65 | £10.35 | £10.35 | |
10-20kg | £17.05 | £17.05 | £14.75 | £14.75 | |
All prices includes compensation up to £50.
All prices on these tables are exempt from VAT.
Royal Mail Special Delivery Services
Royal Mail Special Delivery guarantees delivery by 9am or 1pm the next working day, including optional Saturday delivery upgrades. These premium services are ideal for urgent or valuable items.
All prices includes compensation up to £50.
All prices on these tables are exempt from VAT.
Royal Mail International Services
Royal Mail offers a variety of international delivery options depending on destination, tracking level, and delivery speed. Prices below show the “from” cost for letters and parcels to Europe and worldwide destinations for franking machine users.
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Parcelforce Worldwide is Royal Mail Group’s parcel courier service, offering Express 24 and Express 48 delivery options across the UK.
Mail Management Services
Manage your mail securely with Royal Mail’s Keepsafe, PO Box, and Redirection services - ideal for businesses and relocations.
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Royal Mail Postage Rate FAQs
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Royal Mail last updated its postage prices on April 7th 2026. Mailcoms monitors all rate changes closely and updates this page as soon as new rates are published as well as emailing our customers so you are always in the loop.
As of April 7th 2026, a Royal Mail 1st Class stamp costs £1.80 for stamp users and £1.77 for Mailmark franking users. This means a 3p saving is made for franking machine users.
As of April 7th 2026, a Royal Mail 2nd Class stamp costs 91p for stamp users and 88p for Mailmark franking users. This means a 3p saving is made for franking machine users.
Most Royal Mail postage prices are VAT-exempt, which means VAT is not added at checkout. However, courier and business services such as Parcelforce, Keepsafe, and Redirection include VAT at the standard rate.
The easiest way to save money is by using a franking machine so you can access and benefit from the latest Mailmark franking service. Mailmark offers discounted postage rates compared to standard stamps, allowing for hundreds of pounds to be saved each year. Find out how much you could save with a low cost franking machine here.
1st Class aims for delivery the next working day, while 2nd Class usually arrives within two to three working days. Both services can be upgraded with Signed For or Special Delivery tracking for peace of mind.
Yes – Royal Mail provides several international options including International Standard, International Economy, International Tracked, International Signed, and International Tracked & Signed. Each service offers different delivery speeds, tracking levels, and insurance cover. You can find out more about sending mail internationally here.
Signed For provides proof of delivery and limited compensation, but it’s not fully tracked.
Special Delivery, on the other hand, is a fully tracked and guaranteed next-day service with compensation up to £2,500 depending on the option chosen.
Business Mail Advanced is a contract mailing service that provides discounted rates for organisations sending high volumes of post. It’s ideal for regular business correspondence, invoices, or marketing mail. You can view full details on our Business Mail Advance page here.
Royal Mail divides global destinations into Europe Zone 1, Europe Zone 2, Europe Zone 3, World Zone 1, World Zone 2, and World Zone 3 (USA). Each zone has its own pricing structure for letters, parcels, and tracked items.
Further Information & Useful Links
- View our Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 Wall Poster here.
- View our Postage Price Calculator here to find out how much franking can save your business.
- View our Mailcoms Franking Tips PDF here.
- View our Royal Mail International Postage Rates 2026 Wall Poster here.
- Find out more about sending mail internationally here.
