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ROYAL MAIL RATES 2026
Royal Mail Franking Postage Rates 2026
New Royal Mail postage rates 2026 have been announced and will be effective as of 7th April 2026 / 2027. Tables now include Mailmark™ postage rates for 2026.
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Benefit from the new Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026
The most recent changes announced for April highlights Royal Mail commitment to supporting licensed franking machine users like yourself.
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:
- ✅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.
Get Mailmark™ benefits with a Mailmark™ compliant franking machine.
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Royal Mail Postage Rates for 2026 tables
Take a look at our postage rates 2026 tables below for both First Class and Second Class mail items.
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First Class Postage Rates
| Format | Weight | Stamps | Mailmark™ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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™ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
ℹ️ All prices on these tables are exempt from VAT. Mailmark™ franking prices highlighted in coral show savings versus stamp prices.
SAVE MORE WITH MAILMARK™
Get prepared for the new Royal Mail postage rates 2026 with a franking machine
A franking machine will allow you to send out mail at a much cheaper rate than using postage stamps.
Get a Mailmark franking machine to save even more on First & Second Class postage rates!
Save even more with a Mailmark™ compatible franking machine. Download our Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 / 2027 Chart.