Royal Mail Announce Stamp Postage Rates 2025 October Price Update

The Royal Mail have announced a October stamp postage rates update that will be in effect from 6th October 2025. This price update sees Mailmark franking machine users benefit even further with postage savings when compared to stamps with the price of Small Parcel’s & Medium Parcel’s increasing for stamp users only.

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Royal Mail Stamp Postage Rates 2025 – October Update

The Royal Mail October stamp price change 2025 means that Mailmark franking machine users will be able to save even more when sending their mail. For example up to 56p can be saved for 1st class Medium Parcel’s when compared to stamps. As well as this, the postage discount between stamps and Mailmark remains, with up to 15% savings being available for Mailmark users.

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.

Using a franking machine in 2025 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.

To see how you can save further during 2025, take a quick look below to see how much you could save using the first and second class Royal Mail Mailmark Postage Rates 2025.

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://www.mailcoms.co.uk/royal-mail-postage-prices-2025/royal-mail-postage-rates-2025-franking-stamps.pdf

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