Royal Mail Announce Stamp Postage Rates 2025 October Price Update

The Royal Mail have announced new postage rates kicking in from 6th October 2025. And here’s the good news: while stamp prices are on the up again Mailmark franking machine users keep enjoying the same low rates. That means even bigger savings for your business..

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Royal Mail Stamp Postage Rates 2025 – October Update

The October price change makes stamps even pricier – but if you’re franking, you’re in luck. Mailmark franking still comes out cheaper every time, with savings now up to 56p on some parcels compared to stamps. To put that into perspective:

Letters – Save 3p per letter. That’s £30 saved per 1,000 letters.

Large Letters – Save up to 50p per item – £500 saved per 1,000 items.

Small Parcels – Save up to 10p per parcel.

Medium Parcels – Save up to 56p per parcel.

That’s money staying in your pocket instead of disappearing on postage.

Why Businesses Still Love Franking in 2025

Even with rate changes, franking machines remain the smarter choice for businesses of all sizes. Here’s why:

Save on Every Item – Franking is cheaper than stamps every time you post, helping you stay ahead of rising costs.

Speed and Convenience – No need to log in online or queue at the Post Office. Simply weigh, press, and frank; your mail is ready in seconds.

Always the Right Price – Mailmark updates automatically so you never risk underpaying or paying surcharges.

A Professional Finish – Every envelope and parcel carries a clean, printed impression, with the option to include your company logo or a marketing message.

Simplified Accounting – Monthly VAT statements save hours of admin and make reclaiming VAT effortless.

Royal Mail First Class 2025 Postage Rates

Compare the Royal Mail First Class 2025 postage rates below, with Mailmark franking rates available.

First Class Postage Rates
Format
Weight
Stamps
Mailmark™ Franking
Letter
0-100g
£1.70
£1.67
Large Letter
0-100g
£3.15
£2.65
101-250g
£3.60
£3.25
251-500g
£3.60
£3.30
501-750g
£3.60
£3.30
Small Parcel
0-1kg
£5.09
£4.99
1-2kg
£5.09
£4.99
Medium Parcel
0-1kg
£7.45
£7.19
1-2kg
£7.45
£7.19
2-5kg
£9.35
£8.99
5-10kg
£9.35
£8.99
10-20kg
£14.25
£13.69

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Royal Mail Second Class 2025 Postage Rates

Compare the Royal Mail Second Class 2025 Postage Rates below, with Mailmark franking rates available.

Second Class Postage Rates
Format
Weight
Stamps
Mailmark™ Franking
Letter
0-100g
87p
84p
Large Letter
0-100g
£1.55
£1.41
101-250g
£2.00
£1.77
251-500g
£2.40
£2.20
501-750g
£2.70
£2.50
Small Parcel
0-1kg
£3.99
£3.90
1-2kg
£3.99
£3.90
Medium Parcel
0-1kg
£6.49
£6.29
1-2kg
£6.49
£6.29
2-5kg
£8.19
£7.89
5-10kg
£8.19
£7.89
10-20kg
£12.25
£11.89

As you can see from the above tables, the Mailmark franking savings that can be made from the Royal Mail Mailmark Postage Rates 2025 can be huge. If you would like an easier comparison table, download our Royal Mail Franking Rates PDF here – https://dev.mailcoms.co.uk/royal-mail-postage-prices-2025/royal-mail-postage-rates-2025-franking-stamps.pdf

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