✓ Royal Mail Authorised Inspector since 2008 | Trading since 2005
The new Royal Mail postage rates for 2026 are in effect from 7 April 2026. All Mailmark franking machine users should be using the updated rates – if your franking machine or postal scales have not updated, contact your franking machine supplier. The 2026 prices are below.
Royal Mail postage rates 2026: now in effect
| 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.
What should I do if my franking machine has not updated?
Contact your franking machine supplier so your machine and scales use the correct 2026 rates.
Is franking still cheaper than stamps in 2026?
Yes – franking with a Mailmark machine remains cheaper than stamps on many services.