Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 Announced - April Update!
Franking Machine Ink can now provide you with the latest Royal Mail postage rates 2026, which are effective from 7th April 2026. From 7th April 2026, all franking machines in the UK will need to use the latest Royal Mail 2026 postage rates. If your company is unsure how to update your franking machine or postal scales, please contact your franking machine supplier, as the new Royal Mail 2026 rates should be installed on your franking machine.
In short: Royal Mail's 2026 postage rates take effect on 7 April 2026. A 1st Class letter (0-100g) costs £1.80 by stamp or £1.77 with a Mailmark franking machine, and a 2nd Class letter costs 91p by stamp or 88p franked. Mailmark franking machines can save up to 13.33% on selected items compared with stamp prices.
Postage Rates 2026 Announced!
From 7th April 2026, UK Mailmark franking machines benefit from the new rates. Franking Machine Ink can confirm that up to 13.33% can be saved when sending mail via a Mailmark franking machine.
Royal Mail First Class Postage Rates 2026
Franking Machine Ink can confirm the latest First Class Postage Rates for 2026 via our table below. Compare stamp and Mailmark prices below.
| 1st Class Postage Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Weight up to and including | Stamp Prices | Mailmark™ Prices |
| 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 | |
Royal Mail Second Class Postage Rates 2026
Franking Machine Ink can confirm the latest Second Class Postage Rates for 2026 via our table below. Compare stamp and Mailmark prices below.
| 2nd Class Postage Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Weight up to and including | Stamp Prices | Mailmark™ Prices |
| 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 | |
Download our Postage Rates 2026 PDF to view the prices a little more clearly.
Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 FAQs
When do the 2026 Royal Mail postage rates start?
The 2026 Royal Mail postage rates take effect on 7th April 2026 for both stamp and franking machine users.
How much will a 1st Class letter cost in 2026?
A 1st Class letter weighing 0-100g costs £1.80 with a stamp, or £1.77 with a Mailmark franking machine.
How much will a 2nd Class letter cost in 2026?
A 2nd Class letter weighing 0-100g costs 91p with a stamp, or 88p with a Mailmark franking machine.
How much can a franking machine save in 2026?
Mailmark franking machines can save up to 13.33% on selected items compared with stamp prices, including 3p per letter and savings on large letters.
How do I update my franking machine with the new rates?
Mailmark franking machines update their tariffs automatically when connected. If your machine has not updated, contact your franking machine supplier for assistance.
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