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Starting from today, Tuesday 7th April 2026, all Mailmark franking machine users should be using the new Royal Mail postage rates 2026. If you have not updated your franking machine or postal scales then please contact your franking machine supplier immediately, as the new Royal Mail 2026 rates should now be installed on your franking machine.
Royal Mail have increased the prices for a range of services for both stamp and Mailmark users in 2026. However 2026 sees Mailmark franking machine users still benefit further from using lower franking prices. Using a franking machine continues to be a much cost-effective choice compared to using traditional stamps or certain online services. While postage rates may change, the advantages of franking remain constant, ensuring your business continues to run smoothly. Here’s why businesses across the UK trust franking machines:
✅ Letters – Save 3p per letter. That’s £30 saved per 1,000 letters.
✅ Large Letters – Save up to 44p per item – £440 saved per 1,000 items.
✅ Professional & Credible – Franked mail gives your business a polished, professional look, reinforcing brand credibility with every piece of post.
✅ Save Time & Avoid Queues – No more frequent trips to the Post Office. Process postage directly from your office, saving time and improving efficiency.
✅ Accurate & Reliable – Franking machines ensure you pay the correct postage every time, eliminating the risk of overpaying or underpaying.
✅ Faster Handling by Royal Mail – Many businesses find that franked mail is processed more efficiently than stamped mail, helping with smoother deliveries.
✅ Bulk Mailing Made Easy – If you regularly send mail, franking streamlines the entire process, ensuring a hassle-free mailing experience.
✅ And the best news is you can still have all these benefits and carry on saving up to 13.33% off your postage costs using a franking machine vs stamps.
The Royal Mail have officially released the newest 2026 postage rates and they are in effect starting from today. If you are unsure whether your machine is updated, please contact your franking machine supplier. The rates below should be installed on your franking machine.
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 | |
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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 | |
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