Keep up to date with the latest news from the Royal Mail affecting your franking equipment and postage.
If you have any questions about your account or any other Royal Mail services, please get in touch with your Account Manager on 01322 643825 or complete the form on the right.
April 2024
Royal Mail’s April 2024 postage prices are effective today
Royal Mail’s new postage prices are now effective (from 2nd April 2024). This is Royal Mail’s first price update this year and includes a price increase for letter post, but the price of sending small and medium parcels (up to 2kg) remain unchanged.
It is important to use the correct postage prices. If you are using a franking machine then this should update automatically, however we do recommend you check this prior to posting.
View the new prices and download wallcharts
If you have any questions with regards to the new prices, updating your franking machine or if you would like to learn about additional postage savings using a Mailmark franking machine then please contact our franking team on 01322 643 825.
March 2024
New Royal Mail prices on 2nd April 2024
On 02/04/2024 the Royal Mail published their new postage prices. Some of their prices are changing on 25th March, but these will not affect customers using franking machines, stamps or the Post Office.
For customers using franking machines, stamps or the Post Office, the new prices will be effective on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
The new prices include changes to Royal Mail Signed For, Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed and International Letters, Large Letters, Parcels and Printed Papers.
First and Second Class Letters
Customers using Mailmark franking machines to send Letters and Large Letters will be protected from this price increase and prices for sending these items will not increase on 2nd April. This has increased the franking machine savings from 10p up to 29p per item.
To receive an email reminder on 2nd April when the new Royal Mail postage prices have become effective, please register here.
February 2024
Royal Mail have announced their new prices (effective in March and April 2024)
On 23/02/2024 Royal Mail announced changes to some of their prices, which include Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed and Royal Mail Signed For. There are also changes to some International Mail services.
Changes to these services will be effective on 25 March 2024, and you can now download the latest Business Price Guide.
For businesses using franking machines, from 02/04/2024 there will be new prices when sending:
- 1st and 2nd Class Domestic Parcels
- Royal Mail Signed For (Letters, Large Letters & Parcels)
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed
- International Letters, Large Letters, Parcels and ‘Printed Paper’ for all International products,
- Prices for First and Second Class letters are remaining the same.
Download the new Franking prices wallchart here.
It is important to use the new prices when sending your mail. To receive an email reminder on 2nd April when the new Royal Mail postage prices have become effective, please register here.
October 2023
Royal Mail’s October 2023 postage prices are effective today
Royal Mail’s new postage prices are now effective (from 2nd October 2023). This is Royal Mail’s second price update this year and includes a price increase for letter post, but the price of sending small and medium parcels (up to 2kg) remain unchanged.
It is important to use the correct postage prices. If you are using a franking machine then this should update automatically, however we do recommend you check this prior to posting.
View the new prices and download wallcharts
If you have any questions with regards to the new prices, updating your franking machine or if you would like to learn about additional postage savings using a Mailmark franking machine then please contact our franking team on 01322 288890.
September 2023
New postage price announcement from Royal Mail
On 01/09/23 Royal Mail announced a second change to the Stamp, online and Mailmark franking prices for this year. The new postage price tariff will be effective from 2nd October 2023.
The prices are increasing for customers sending letters, but prices for small and medium parcels up to 2kg are remaining the same. The price for sending international mail has also increased.
Customers using stamps and the Post Office will be subject to the highest prices when sending their mail, but customers using a Mailmark franking machine will still receive an average 16% discount when sending First Class Letters and a 20% discount when posting Second Class mail.
For customers sending batches of mail or if you are sending mail advertising your products and services then My Mailing Room can help with additional postage savings. Please contact our friendly team on 01322 643825 to learn more.
It is important to use the new prices when sending your mail. To receive an email reminder on 2nd October when the new Royal Mail postage prices have become effective, please register here.
April 2023
Royal Mail’s 2023 postage prices are effective today
The Royal Mail’s new postage prices are effective today (3rd April 2023). The new prices will affect a range of services including 1st and 2nd Class Letters, Large Letters, and Parcels, Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, Royal Mail Signed For, International Letters, Large Letters, Parcels and International Tracked & Signed, International Tracked, International Signed, International Standard, and International Economy services.
It is important for customers to use the correct postage prices to ensure their letters and parcels are delivered promptly and without delay. The new prices mean that customers will need to update their franking machines to reflect the new prices. Your franking machine should have updated automatically; however, customers are advised to check before posting.
Customers who are unsure about the new prices or need assistance with updating their franking machines can contact our franking team on 01322 288890.
March 2023
New Royal Mail prices announced
Today the Royal Mail announced their new stamp and Mailmark franking machine postage prices. The new postage prices will be effective on Monday 3rd April 2023.
These new prices include their First and Second Class Letters, Large Letters and Parcels, Special Delivery Guaranteed and Signed For. There are also changes to International mail with a new single price for 100g letters and new European zone.
This will unfortunately mean an increase to prices when you send your mail, but customers using My Mailing Room will still be taking advantage of Royal Mail’s best prices with Mailmark and Mailmark Focus (24% saving against the new stamp prices).
To receive an email reminder on 3rd April when the new Royal Mail postage prices have become effective, please register here.
January 2023
Royal Mail temporarily unable to send international mail and parcels
On 11/01/2023 Royal Mail announced that a “cyber incident” had caused a severe disruption to the computerised systems used to process international letters and parcels. Royal Mail sends around 152 million parcels abroad each year, but is temporarily unable to despatch any items to overseas destinations.
All Royal Mail customers, including businesses using franking machines have been “strongly recommended to temporarily hold any export mail” while they [Royal Mail] work to resolve the issue.
Items already dispatched/in the system, may be subject to delays.
There are minor delays to post coming into the UK, but domestic deliveries are unaffected. Letters and parcels being sent to Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man are also unaffected.
Thursday 19th January update
Following the “cyber incident” announcement and subsequent suspension of international mail and parcels, the Royal Mail are now starting to move limited volumes of export parcels. Initially they are only processing mail that is already in the system, and Royal Mail are continuing to ask customers NOT to submit any new export parcels into the network.
For customers sending letters to international destinations (which do not require a customs declaration) there is some good news. Today (19/01/2023), customers sending letters to all international destinations can start sending mail into the Royal Mail network again through all channels. This includes customers using franking machines and Post Office branches.
Royal Mail have apologised for the disruption caused and are working to resolve the issue. We will endeavour to keep our customers and this page updated as soon as we are given more information
If you are a franking customer and have any questions regarding the above, please contact our dedicated team by emailing frankingteam@mymailingroom.com.
October 2022
New Royal Mail Business Mail prices in November and franking machine decertification
The Royal Mail has announced pricing changes for their products, including: Advertising Mail, Business Mail, Publishing Mail, Response Services and Partially Addressed Mail. These new prices will be changing on Monday 7th November 2022.
Royal Mail’s Business Mail Advance is a popular service for franking machine customers and still offers a substantial saving for customers posting 250 letters using their Mailmark franking machines. The new Business Mail prices effective 07/11/2022 are as follows:
Business Mail Advanced (BMA) posted via Mailmark Franking machines from 07/11/2022
| Service | Weight (up to) | 250 – 499 items | 500 – 999 items | 1,000 – 2,499 items | 2,500 – 9,999 items |
| First Class | 100g | 71p | 71p | 68.6p | 66.7p |
| Second Class | 100g | 56p | 56p | 54.7p | 53.5p |
Prices exclude VAT
Decertification of standard franking machines
The Royal Mail is reminding customers that standard franking machines (not printing barcodes) are being decertified. From 01/01/2023 Royal Mail will only accept letters and parcels sent using a Mailmark franking machine, Mail that doesn’t contain a barcode will be returned to the sender or be subject to surcharges.
If you are unsure if any of the above changes affect you then please contact our dedicated franking team by calling 01322 288890 or by emailing frankingteam@mymailingroom.com.
May 2022
Changes to Signed For and Special Delivery for franking customers
Important changes to how you process your Signed For and Special Delivery letters and parcels.
The Royal Mail have written to franking customers this month confirming a new requirement for processing letters and parcels send using their popular Signed For and Special Delivery Guaranteed services.
From 31st October 2022, your franking machine will need to print the 1D tracking barcode which will replace the barcoded orange (P2223) and silver (P4723) adhesive labels. After this date, any non-compliant mail items will be subject to a surcharge issued by Royal Mail.
New meter indicia (Signed For)
New meter indicia (Special Delivery Guaranteed)
Until notified, you can continue using the existing process and stationery, but it is important to understand how this will affect you. Items sent using the old system can still be tracked via Royal Mail’s website for up to 12 months.
Some franking customers may be able to use this new service earlier than 31/10/2022, however your meter supplier will provide further details when they become available. Learn more about sending Special Delivery Guaranteed and Signed For using your franking machine.
If you have any questions regarding these services, the changes after 31st October or updating your franking machine prior to this date then please contact us on 01322 28890.
April 2022
New Royal Mail prices today
New Postage Prices effective from today (4th April)
Today (04/04/2022), Royal Mail’s 2022 prices have become effective meaning new prices for anyone sending letters and parcels.
There are prices changes for the following services:
- 1st and 2nd Class Letters, Large Letters and Parcels
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed®
- Royal Mail Signed For®
- International Letters, Large Letters, Parcels and ‘Printed Paper’
- International Tracked & Signed, International Tracked and International Signed
- International Standard and International Economy services.
It is important to use the correct postage prices so please ensure that you download the new wallcharts and update your franking machine. If your franking machine prints a barcode (Mailmark) then your machine will have updated automatically, but we always recommend checking this before posting.
View the new prices and download wallcharts
If you have any questions with regards to the new prices, updating your franking machine or if you would like to learn about additional postage savings using a Mailmark franking machine then please contact us.
March 2022
New postage prices announced
New Postage Prices effective from 4th April
Today the Royal Mail announced their new stamp, franking machine and Mailmark postage prices. These new postage prices will be effective on 4th April 2022.
This will mean an increase to prices when sending mail, but customers using a Mailmark franking machine will still be taking advantage of Royal Mail’s best prices.
To receive an email reminder on 4th April when the new Royal Mail postage prices have become effective, please register here.
February 2022
New franking prices 04/04/2022
New Franking Prices
On 4th April 2022 the new franking machine postage prices will be effective. The new rates have not yet been confirmed but will mean changes to 1st Class, 2nd Class and international mail including a new international zone when sending mail to Europe.
Your Mailmark franking machine will automatically update on 04/04/2021 and postage prices will be updated on our website. If you have a franking machine and have any questions regarding what you need to do prior to 4th April then please call us on 01322 288890 or email enquiries@mymailingroom.com
December 2021
Which prices are changing on 4th January
New Postage Prices for 2022
There is very good news for Royal Mail’s customers using stamps, franking machines and Mailmark franking machines! The Royal Mail have announced that the prices for First and Second Class letters and parcels will not be changing in January. This means that using a Mailmark franking machine continues to offer a saving of 29% against Stamp and Post Office prices.
Franking machine customers using BMA (Business Mail Advance) will see a slight price increase, but using this service still offers a significant saving when sending over 250 items.
Business Mail Advanced (BMA) posted via Mailmark Franking machines from 04/01/2022
| Service | Weight (up to) | 250 – 499 items | 500 – 999 items | 1,000 – 2,499 items | 2,500 – 9,999 items |
| First Class | 100g | 57p | 57p | 54.7p | 53.3p |
| Second Class | 100g | 36p | 36p | 35.7p | 35.3p |
Prices exclude VAT
There are price changes to some other Royal Mail services, but these are limited to:
- Royal Mail Advertising Mail
- Subscription Mail
- Royal Mail Publishing Mail
- Response Services
- Partially Addressed Mail
- Poll Card Mailing Option
- Selectapost, Early Extraction and Pre-Sorted Delivery
If you have a franking machine and have any questions regarding what you need to do prior to 4th January then please call us on 01322 288890 or email enquiries@mymailingroom.com
November 2021
New Royal Mail prices for 2022
New Postage Prices for 2022
Royal Mail postage prices are changing on 4th January 2022. The prices have not yet been published, but there will be changes for anyone using Stamps/Post Office or a franking machine.
Although we don’t yet know what the prices will be, we are expecting that the Royal Mail will continue to pass on the biggest discounts to Mailmark franking customers.
To receive an email reminder when the new Royal Mail postage prices have been released and a reminder of these new prices on 4th January 2022 then please register here.
April 2021
Important changes for franking machine customers
Removal of standard franking machines
This April you will receive a letter from Royal Mail regarding the removal of the traditional franking machine crown die indicia. Since 2014, Mailmark franking machines (printing the machine readable 2D barcode) have allowed the Royal Mail to process letter post far more efficiently and will now be the only offering for franking machine customers.
If your franking machine already prints a 2D barcode (and connects to the internet) then you don’t need to do anything. If your franking machine is still printing an indicia, then you will need to switch to Mailmark in order for your post to be processed and delivered.
For more information, or if you are unsure if you are affected then please contact us on 01322 288890 or use the form above.
December 2020
New postage prices for the New Year 01/01/21
New Royal Mail Postage Prices 01/01/2021
On 1st December the Royal Mail announced their new prices effective from 1st January 2021. In the communication to their customers the Royal Mail have said that “We know how challenging it is for many companies in the current economic environment, so we have thought long and hard about our price changes. We [Royal Mail] are committed to keeping prices as competitive as possible against the ongoing structural decline in letter volumes and increases in overseas postal delivery charges and costs”.
Customers using a Mailmark franking machine will still see a substantial discount when sending Letters, Large Letters, Parcels and International items.
August 2020
New International Prices 01/09/20
New Royal Mail International Prices 01/09/20
Following the introduction of a new Zone (World Zone 3) in July this year, Royal Mail announced this month a price increase for the following services:
- International Tracked & Signed
- International Tracked
- International Signed
- International Standard
- International Economy (parcels only).
Prices for sending mail within the UK remain unchanged however due to the increased cost of air freight the Royal Mail have said that they regretfully need to adjust their prices. The new prices will be effective from 1st September 2020, but Royal Mail will continue to monitor the situation.
Customers using Mailmark franking machines still receive a discount against Royal Mail’s standard international tariff but will still need to update their machines by 01/09/2020 with these new rates.
Download and print the September 2020 Royal Mail International Prices Wallchart
June 2020
New International Prices 01/07/20
New Zone for letters and parcels being sent to the USA
Royal Mail announced a price increase for parcels being sent to the USA due to the increasing fees that the US Postal Service (USPS) charges for the ‘last mile’ delivery of international mail and increasing air freight costs. The new prices are effective from 01/07/2020 and will mean an increase to personal and business customers for the following services:
- International Tracked & Signed
- International Tracked
- International Standard
There are no changes to letter and large letter prices, but Royal Mail have introduced a new World Zone 3 for all post to the USA.
Download and print the New Royal Mail International Prices Wallchart
March 2020
Royal Mail’s prices change on 23/03/20
New Royal Mail prices effective on 23rd March
Today (21/02/2020), the Royal Mail have announced their new stamp, franking machine and Mailmark postage prices. These prices are effective 23/03/2020.
From 23rd March our Mailmark Extra tariff will offer a postage saving of 34% against stamps and 16% against standard (non-barcoded) franking prices.
In addition to savings using Mailmark, VRD will now mean a saving of 27% against Mailmark prices and 32% against standard franked mail.
Receive a notification when the new prices are announced
To receive an email reminder on 23rd March when the new Royal Mail postage prices have become effective please register here.
February 2020
Royal Mail’s prices are changing in March
New Royal Mail prices announced
The Royal Mail have announced on their website that they will be changing the franking machine postage prices tariff and stamp postage prices on 23/03/2020.
The prices have not yet been confirmed by Royal Mail, but we again expect that Mailmark franking customers (printing the 2D barcode) will receive a significant discount against traditional (non-barcoded) franked mail and stamp/Post Office prices.
Receive a notification when the new prices are announced
To receive an email reminder when the new Royal Mail postage prices have been released and a reminder of these new prices on 23rd March 2020 then please register here.
January 2020
New Volume Related Discounts 2020
New Royal Mail prices announced
The Royal Mail have announced that they will be increasing their postage prices for their First and Second Class Volume Related Discount service. These prices will be effective from 2nd January 2020 and if you are using this service your franking machine will automatically download these new prices when you next download postage or run a data upload.
The BMA postage prices are increasing by just over a penny but customers using this service will still see a saving of 17% against Mailmark prices and 23% against franking prices.
Learn more about Volume Related Discounts
March 2019
See the New 2019 Royal Mail prices
The Royal Mail’s new prices have now been released. Customers can expect to see a 6% increase across Royal Mail’s letter prices but the price for sending a Second Class letter using Mailmark (barcoded mail) only increased by 2p.
From 25th March our Mailmark Extra tariff will offer a postage saving of 34% against stamps and 15% against standard (non-barcoded) franking prices.
In addition to savings using Mailmark, VRD now means a saving of 20% against Mailmark prices and 30% against the standard (non-barcoded) franking tariff.
See the New 2019 Royal Mail postage prices
Receive a reminder on 25th March when the new prices are effective
Please register here to receive an email reminder on 25th March 2019 when the new Royal Mail postage prices become effective.
March 2019
New Royal Mail prices on 25th March 2019
New Royal Mail prices changes announced
The Royal Mail have now announced on their website that they will be changes to the franking machine postage prices and stamp postage prices. These new prices will be effective from 25/03/2019.
The prices have not yet been confirmed, but we expect that Royal Mail’s Mailmark franking customers (printing the 2D barcode) will still see a significant discount against traditional (non-barcoded) franked mail and stamp/Post Office prices.
Receive a notification when the new prices are announced
To receive an email reminder when the new Royal Mail postage prices have been released and a reminder of these new prices on 25th March 2019 then please register here.
February 2019
New Royal Mail prices 25th March 2019
New Royal Mail prices changes announced
The Royal Mail have now announced on their website that they will be changes to the franking machine postage prices and stamp postage prices. These new prices will be effective from 25/03/2019.
The prices have not yet been confirmed, but we expect that Royal Mail’s Mailmark franking customers (printing the 2D barcode) will still see a significant discount against traditional (non-barcoded) franked mail and stamp/Post Office prices.
Receive a notification when the new prices are announced
To receive an email reminder when the new Royal Mail postage prices have been released and a reminder of these new prices on 25th March 2019 then please register here.
December 2018
Volume Related Discounts 2019
New prices effective 2nd January 2019
The Royal Mail have announced that they will be increasing their postage prices for their First and Second Class VRD/BMA service. These prices will be effective from 2nd January 2019 and if you are using this service your franking machine will automatically download these new prices when you next download postage or run a data upload.
The BMA postage prices are increasing by just over a penny but customers using this service will still see a saving of 16% against Mailmark prices and 25% against franking prices.
BMA services will only be accessible using the latest franking machines (1 April 2019)
From 1 April 2019, the BMA 1st and 2nd Class letter service will only be available through the latest franking machines that print a barcode. This means that you will no longer be able to access the service through a smart franking machine.
The decision to stop this service has been made because it is now much easier for franking customers to access and use BMA via the internet. In addition to being easy to use the 2D barcode on your mail pieces mean that Royal Mail’s sorting machines can quickly read the information within the barcode and your mail is processed efficiently and without delay.
If you have any questions about Volume Related Discounts, or switching to a franking machine that uses the latest franking technology, please contact us on 01322 288890 or complete the form above.
September 2018
Latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2018
It’s only 13 weeks to go until Christmas and the Royal Mail has published their latest recommended
You can now find the latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2018 here.
February 2018
New Royal Mail prices March 2018
New prices effective 26th March 2018
The Royal Mail have announced that they will be increasing their postage prices. The new prices will be effective from 26/03/2018.
Although the postage prices are increasing Royal Mail’s Mailmark franking customers (printing the 2D barcode) will be protected as they will continue to receive the lowest postage prices available.
The new postage prices have now been published and you can view these here.
January 2018
Volume related discounts – new for 2018
New prices and dicounts for franking machine customers
The Royal Mail has stated that they “are committed to keeping prices as competitive as possible” and My Mailing Room’s Mailmark franking machine customers will continuing to benefit from VRD in 2018.
From 2nd January Royal Mail’s Volume Related Discounts can be applied when you send as little as 250 First or Second Class items. This discounted service can be accessed using our PostBase range of equipment and can make a real difference to your postage costs.
For more information about this new service please visit our Additional Postage Discounts page or you can request further information by emailing enquiries@mymailingroom.com.
For customers already taking advantage of this service, your machine will automatically download the new prices on 2nd January 2018.
November 2017
Christmas Post
Last posting dates
The Royal Mail have published their last recommended posting dates to ensure that your cards, letters and parcels reach their destination in time for Christmas. This includes UK and international post and these dates can be viewed here on our website oryou can download the full country list.
Extended Delivery Office opening times
From Monday 27th November the Royal Mail have extended the opening hours for most of their delivery offices so it’s easier for their customers to collect their post.
Find your local Royal Mail Delivery office
Or find your local franking box.
September 2017
Incorrect licenses for Business Mail and Response Services. Deadline 02/01/2018
The Royal mail is increasing the fee for incorrect licenses for our Business Mail Advanced and Response Service products. This fee is changing from £25.00 per license per month to 30p per item and will be effective from 2nd January 2018.
A license number and corresponding barcode should be present on all:
- Response Services:
- Business-Reply Standard Letters and Large Letters
- Freepost standard Letters and Large Letters
- Business-Reply Plus and Freepost Plus Letters.
The Royal Mail says that the presence of a barcode on all your mail items will ensure your mail is read quickly by their sorting machines and continue onto your recipients without delay. This means you can benefit from the lowest prices and the best service for your mail.
To learn more about these services or if you have any questions please contact your Account Manager on 01322 288890 or complete the form above.
May 2017
New discounted Royal Mail service
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new volume related discount (VRD) scheme meaning a reduced price of only 30p (normally 40p) for a Second Class Letter posted with Royal Mail.
Learn more about this new service.
Royal Mail’s franking prices increased last month but this new service offers customers a way of reducing their postage spend.
So, if you would like to spend less on letters sent using your franking machine please give us a call on 01322 288890 to find out if you qualify or complete the form above.
March 2017
New Royal Mail prices effective today
The Royal Mail’s prices have changed today meaning the prices on your franking machine need to be updated.
If your franking machine prints a barcode (Mailmark) then your machine will have updated automatically. If your machine is still showing the old rates, then please choose the Remote Services option from your machine menu (link to instructions can be found below)
If your franking machine still prints the traditional frank mark (no barcode) then you will need to load the new rates from a Rate Card or Chip which were posted in advance. If you have not received your Rate Card/Rate Chip, then please contact us immediately.
Download the 2017 Royal Mail Rate Change instructions and view the new prices.
February 2017
New Royal Mail franking prices announced
The Royal Mail have announced their price increase which will be effective from 27th March 2017, changing the prices for anyone using stamps or the Post Office to send their letters and parcels.
Although the tariff hasn’t been released yet we do know that Royal Mail will be continuing to offer a 33% discount to franking machine customers. If your business is sending post but not using a franking machine, then you are missing out on these discounts [read more].
In addition to the franking discounts our new PostBase franking machine range uses Mailmark. Mailmark is Royal Mail’s new system that prints a barcode onto your mail and increases the discount further.
For more information please call us on 01322 288890 or complete the form above.