Royal Mail Postage Prices & Mailmark®Franking Rates 2024
Royal Mail have announced changes to their franking tariffs from Monday 1 July, 2024 increasing 1st class stamp prices & 2nd class stamp prices as well as large letters, Signed For services and removed Economy Letters for Europe.
Small and Medium Parcels will remain the same.
Save money on every send
| Feature | Stamps | Franking | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail 1st Class Stamp Prices 2024 - 7th October | |||
| 1st Class Standard Letter | £1.65 | £1.26 | £0.39 / 23% |
| 1st Class Large Letter 100g | £2.60 | £1.82 | £0.78 / 30% |
| 1st Class 250g Large Letter | £3.50 | £2.57 | £0.93 / 27% |
| 1st Class 500g Large Letter | £3.50 | £3.30 | £0.20 / 6% |
| 1st Class 501 - 750g Large Letter | £3.50 | £3.30 | £0.20 / 6% |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Stamp Prices 2024 |
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| 2nd Class Standard Letter | £0.85 |
£0.80 |
£0.05 / 6% |
| 2nd Class Large Letter | £1.55 |
£1.25 |
£0.30 / 19% |
| 2nd Class 100g+ Large Letter | £2.10 |
£1.76 |
£0.34 / 16% |
| 2nd Class 250g+ Large Letter | £2.50 |
£2.30 |
£0.20 / 8% |
| 2nd Class 501 - 750g Large Letter | £2.70 |
£2.50 |
£0.20 / 7% |
FREE Royal Mail Postage Rates Poster
Save up to 19% when mailing with a franking machine
Save £2,268 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 £7,560 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.
Save £15,120 per year sending 1st Class Medium Parcels versus stamps
Based on sending 100 x 1st class Medium parcel up 20kg daily with Royal Mail. Savings available on other Parcel services as well
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 2024. Click here for details.
What changes are being made to International zones?
Economy Letters for European countries are withdrawn from 1st July 2024. Please click here for zone map.
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) – 31 May
- DM60 (K722) – 31 May
- G922(DM300/400M) – 31 May
- SendPro P/Connect + (4W20/1W20) – 31 May
- SendPro C / +/Auto/Auto + (1H20/7H20) – 5 June
- SendPro Online (Pitneyship Pro) and SendPro Mailstation rates will automatically update from 27 June.
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 staying the same
- First Class Small Parcel
- First Class Medium Parcel
- Second Class Small Parcel
- Second Class Medium Parcel
- Signed For First Class
- Signed For Second Class
- 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
Prices that are changing
- First Class Letter
- First Class Large Letter
- Second Class Letter
- Second Class Large Letter
- Signed For First Class Letter
- Signed For First Class Large Letter
- Signed For Second Class Letter
- Signed For Second Class Large Letter
Savings are approximate and subject to change. Royal Mail franking prices as of 1st July 2024:
- 7% saving based on 1st class letter stamp price vs Mailmark Franking.
- Up to £1260 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 1st class letter over a year (252 days) v stamped prices.
- Up to £1260 saving based on sending 100 Mailmark Franked 2nd class letter over a year (252 days) v stamped prices