✓ Royal Mail Authorised Inspector since 2008 | Trading since 2005
Royal Mail has announced its 2026 stamp and franking prices, effective from 7 April 2026. Franking with a Mailmark machine remains cheaper than stamps on many services, including letters and large letters. The full 2026 franking prices are below.
Royal Mail franking prices 2026
| First Class Postage Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Weight | Stamps | Mailmark™ Franking |
| Letter | 0-100g | £1.80 | £1.77 |
| Large Letter | 0-100g | £3.30 | £2.86 |
| 101-250g | £3.60 | £3.28 | |
| 251-500g | £3.60 | £3.30 | |
| 501-750g | £3.60 | £3.30 | |
| Small Parcel | 0-1kg | £5.45 | £5.45 |
| 1-2kg | £5.45 | £5.45 | |
| Medium Parcel | 0-1kg | £8.05 | £8.05 |
| 1-2kg | £8.05 | £8.05 | |
| 2-5kg | £10.05 | £10.05 | |
| 5-10kg | £10.05 | £10.05 | |
| 10-20kg | £15.45 | £15.45 | |
| Second Class Postage Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Weight | Stamps | Mailmark™ Franking |
| Letter | 0-100g | 91p | 88p |
| Large Letter | 0-100g | £1.55 | £1.52 |
| 101-250g | £1.90 | £1.81 | |
| 251-500g | £2.40 | £2.30 | |
| 501-750g | £2.70 | £2.50 | |
| Small Parcel | 0-1kg | £4.25 | £4.25 |
| 1-2kg | £4.25 | £4.25 | |
| Medium Parcel | 0-1kg | £6.95 | £6.95 |
| 1-2kg | £6.95 | £6.95 | |
| 2-5kg | £8.75 | £8.75 | |
| 5-10kg | £8.75 | £8.75 | |
| 10-20kg | £13.15 | £13.15 | |
These are the Royal Mail prices effective from 7 April 2026, and franking with a Mailmark machine remains cheaper than stamps on many services. See how much you could save, view our franking machines, or call us on 01543 572 776. Mailcoms is a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of postal franking machines, serving over 40,000 customers across the UK.
Frequently asked questions
When do the Royal Mail 2026 prices take effect?
They take effect on 7 April 2026.
Is franking cheaper than stamps in 2026?
Yes – Mailmark franking prices are lower than stamp prices on many products, including letters and large letters.
When were the 2026 franking prices announced to start?
The 2026 franking prices are effective from 7 April 2026.