Green Franking can now provide you with the latest Royal Mail postage rates 2026, effective from 7th April 2026. As of 7th April 2026, all franking machines in the UK have to use the latest Royal Mail 2026 postage rates. If your company does not know how to update your franking machine or postal scales, or if you need assistance, please contact your franking machine supplier, as the new Royal Mail 2026 rates should be installed on your machine.
Postage Rates 2026 Announced!
From 7th April 2026, Mailmark franking machines in the UK benefit from the new rates. Green Franking can confirm that up to 13.33% can be saved when sending mail via a franking machine.
Royal Mail First Class Postage Rates 2026
Green Franking can confirm the latest First Class postage rates for 2026 in the 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
Green Franking can confirm the latest Second Class postage rates for 2026 in the 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 more clearly.
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Frequently asked questions
When did the 2026 Royal Mail postage rates take effect?
The 2026 Royal Mail postage rates took effect on 7 April 2026 and apply to both stamps and franking.
How much can I save by franking instead of using stamps in 2026?
With Mailmark franking you save 3p on every 1st Class or 2nd Class standard letter and up to 44p on a 1st Class large letter compared with stamp prices.
Do I need a Mailmark franking machine to get the lower 2026 rates?
Yes. The lower franked prices only apply to Mailmark machines. Royal Mail has decertified non-Mailmark meters, so they can no longer be used to frank and send mail.
How do I update my franking machine with the 2026 rates?
Mailmark machines download new tariffs automatically over their network connection. If your machine has not updated, contact your franking machine supplier for assistance.
Where can I buy franking ink and labels?
Green Franking stocks Royal Mail approved franking ink and labels for all major machines, and our guide to sustainable mailing for small businesses shows how to cut cost and waste further.