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Royal Mail Postage Prices & Mailmark®Franking Rates 2025
Royal Mail have announced changes to their franking tariffs from Monday 7 April, 2025, increasing 1st class & 2nd class prices as well as Signed For, Special Delivery and International services.
Save money on every send
Full details of the changes can be found on the Royal Mail website at royalmail.com
| Feature | Stamps | Franking | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail 1st Class Stamp Prices 2025 - 7th April | |||
| 1st Class Standard Letter | £1.70 | £1.67 | £0.03 / 2% |
| 1st Class Large Letter up to 100g |
£3.15 | £2.65 | £0.50 / 16% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 101-250g |
£3.60 | £3.25 | £0.35 / 10% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 251-500g |
£3.60 | £3.30 | £0.30 / 8% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 501-750g |
£3.60 | £3.30 | £0.30 / 8% |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Stamp Prices 2025 – 7th April |
|||
| 2nd Class Standard Letter | £0.87 |
£0.84 |
£0.03 / 3% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter up to 100g |
£1.55 |
£1.41 |
£0.14 / 9% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter 101-250g |
£2.00 |
£1.77 |
£0.23 / 12% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter 251-500g |
£2.40 |
£2.20 |
£0.20 / 8% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter 501-750g | £2.70 |
£2.50 |
£0.20 / 7% |
FREE Royal Mail Postage Rates Poster
Get ready for the new Royal Mail postage rates starting 7th April 2025. Whether you use stamps or a franking machine, we've got you covered. Plus, download or print your own Royal Mail postage prices poster. Stick it on your wall by your franking machine for a handy and colourful reminder of the latest rates. Don't miss out.
Save up to 16% when mailing with a franking machine
A Mailmark Franking machine has major benefits over sending stamped mail. The April 2025 Royal Mail price change to stamped mail, provide savings when using a franking machine.
Save £912 per year sending 1st Class Letters versus stamps
Based on sending 100 x 1st class letter (up to 100g) daily with Royal Mail. Savings available on 2nd Class letters also.
Save £4,256 per year sending 2nd Class Large Letters versus stamps
Based on sending 100 x 2nd class letter (up to 100g) daily with Royal Mail. Savings available on other Large Letter classes and weights also.
Frequently asked question about the Royal Mail rate change
What are the main changes of this Rate Change?
Royal Mail has announced changes to all their tariff prices for 2025. Click here for details.
What changes are being made to International zones?
Only prices are changing
Where can I get a complete list of Royal Mail postage rates?
Please visit Royal Mail website here. Click here
Why do I need to up-date my machine?
Your machine must be updated with the latest rates to ensure your mail carries the correct postal costs (Requirement Of Royal Mail Franking Scheme, section 7) click here. Incorrect postage values may result in non-delivery of items and/or surcharges.
Will I be charged for an updated postal tariff for my equipment?
No. All rate updates are included as standard on Mailmark franking machines.
When will my rates be available to download?
- PR20 (DM110-160-220) – 7th March
- DM60 (K722) – 7th March
- G922(DM300/400M) – 7th March
- SendPro P (4W20) – 7th March
- SendPro C / +/Auto/Auto + (1H20/7H20) – 12th March
- SendPro Online (Pitneyship Pro) and SendPro Mailstation rates will automatically update from 31 March.
How do I check the new postal rates have been updated on my mailing equipment?
Please click here and enter your Meter Model and Serial Number
How do I update the postal rates on my mailing equipment?
For rates download instructions, please click here and select your franking machine model.
How do I change my Postage Meter presets?
For help with editing your preset please, click here then select your franking machine model.
How can I resolve the download issues when attempting to install new rates?
For further support, please see our connectivity support page click here
Have Business Mail Advanced rates changed?
Yes, click here for the latest prices and savings, plus information on how Business
Mail Advanced works.
Prices that are changing
- First Class Letter
- First Class Large Letter
- First Class Small Parcel
- First Class Medium Parcel
- First Class Business Mail Advanced
- Second Class Letter
- Second Class Large Letter
- Second Class Small Parcel
- Second Class Medium Parcel
- Second Class Business Mail Advanced
- Signed For First Class Letter
- Signed For First Class Large Letter
- Signed For First Class Small Parcel
- Signed For First Class Medium Parcel
- Signed For Second Class Letter
- Signed For Second Class Large Letter
- Signed For Second Class Small Parcel
- Signed For Second Class Medium Parcel
- Special Delivery Guaranteed
- International Standard Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Standard Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Standard Small Parcels/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Economy Letter, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Economy Large Letter, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Economy Small Parcel/ Printed Paper, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked Small Parcel/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked & Signed Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Tracked Small Parcel/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Signed Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Signed Large Letter Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
- International Signed Small Parcel/ Printed Paper Europe Zones 1, 2 & 3, Rest of World 1,2 & 3
Savings are approximate and subject to change. Royal Mail franking prices as of 7th April 2025:
- 2% saving based on 1st class letter stamp price vs Mailmark Franking.
- Up to £912 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 1st class letter over a year (304 days) v stamped prices.
- 3% saving based on 2nd class letter stamp price vs Mailmark Franking.
- Up to £912 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 2nd class letter over a year (304 days) v stamped prices.