Franking Ink can now confirm with you that the latest Royal Mail postage rates 2026 that are effective starting from today - 7th April 2026. As of today, the stamp prices in the UK for Small Parcel & Medium Parcel items have increased, meaning all franking machines in the UK will see a price benefit when using these products/services.
Postage Rates 2026!
Starting from the 7th April 2026 franking machines in the UK Mailmark franking machines can benefit from the new rates. Franking Ink can confirm the following savings can be saved.
✅ Letters – Save 3p per letter.
✅ Large Letters – Save up to 44p per item.
✅ Professional & Credible – Franked mail gives your business a polished, professional look, reinforcing brand credibility with every piece of post.
✅ Save Time & Avoid Queues – No more frequent trips to the Post Office. Process postage directly from your office, saving time and improving efficiency.
Royal Mail First Class Postage Rates 2026
Franking Ink can confirm the latest first class postage rates for 2026 via our table below. Compare stamp and Mailmark prices.
| 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 Ink can also confirm the latest second class postage rates for 2026 via our table below. Compare stamp and Mailmark prices.
| 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 clearer.
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