UK stamp prices 2026
Current Royal Mail prices for 1st and 2nd Class stamps, large letters and parcels. Prices from 5 October 2026.
1st Class£1.80Letter up to 100g
2nd Class£0.91Letter up to 100g
1st Large£3.30Large letter up to 100g
2nd Large£1.55Large letter up to 100g
Letters and large letters
| Service | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Letter | Up to 100g | £1.80 |
| 2nd Class Letter | Up to 100g | £0.91 |
| 1st Class Large Letter | Up to 100g | £3.30 |
| 1st Class Large Letter | 100g-250g | £3.60 |
| 1st Class Large Letter | 250g-500g | £3.60 |
| 1st Class Large Letter | 500g-750g | £3.60 |
| 2nd Class Large Letter | Up to 100g | £1.55 |
| 2nd Class Large Letter | 100g-250g | £1.90 |
| 2nd Class Large Letter | 250g-500g | £2.40 |
| 2nd Class Large Letter | 500g-750g | £2.70 |
How much is a book of stamps?
Stamps are usually sold in books of 4, 6, 8 or 12. Here's what each costs at today's prices.
| Pack | 1st Class | 2nd Class |
|---|---|---|
| Book of 4 | £7.20 | £3.64 |
| Book of 6 | £10.80 | £5.46 |
| Book of 8 | £14.40 | £7.28 |
| Book of 12 | £21.60 | £10.92 |
Parcels
| Service | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Small Parcel | Up to 2kg | £5.90 |
| 2nd Class Small Parcel | Up to 2kg | £4.60 |
| 1st Class Medium Parcel | Up to 2kg | £8.70 |
| 1st Class Medium Parcel | 2kg-10kg | £11.45 approx. |
| 1st Class Medium Parcel | 10kg-20kg | £16.70 approx. |
| 2nd Class Medium Parcel | Up to 2kg | £7.50 |
| 2nd Class Medium Parcel | 2kg-10kg | £9.50 |
| 2nd Class Medium Parcel | 10kg-20kg | £14.20 |
Tracked and guaranteed
Royal Mail now prices its tracked services bought online below 1st and 2nd Class parcels at the counter – so if you can print a label, you can get tracking for less.
| Service | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked 24 (bought online) | Up to 1kg | £4.80 |
| Tracked 24 (bought online) | 1kg-2kg | £5.45 approx. |
| Tracked 48 (bought online) | Up to 1kg | £3.75 |
| Tracked 48 (bought online) | 1kg-2kg | £4.25 approx. |
| Tracked 24 Medium (online) | Up to 2kg | £8.65 approx. |
| Tracked 24 Medium (online) | 2kg-10kg | £10.75 approx. |
| Tracked 24 Medium (online) | 10kg-20kg | £16.40 approx. |
| Tracked 48 Medium (online) | Up to 2kg | £7.60 approx. |
| Tracked 48 Medium (online) | 2kg-10kg | £9.50 approx. |
| Tracked 48 Medium (online) | 10kg-20kg | £14.30 approx. |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | Up to 100g | £9.95 |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | 100g-500g | £10.95 |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | 500g-1kg | £11.95 |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | 1kg-2kg | £15.95 |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | 2kg-10kg | £22.95 approx. |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | 10kg-20kg | £29.95 approx. |
Prices from 5 October 2026, last checked 1 October 2026. Prices marked approx. are our best estimate – confirm with the carrier before paying.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1st class stamp?
£1.80 for a standard letter up to 100g.
How much is a 2nd class stamp?
91p for a standard letter up to 100g.
How much is a book of 12 first class stamps?
A book of 12 1st Class stamps costs £21.60, and a book of 12 2nd Class stamps costs £10.92.
How much is a large letter stamp?
A 1st Class Large Letter stamp costs £3.30 and a 2nd Class Large Letter stamp costs £1.55 for up to 100g.
Can I still use old stamps?
Stamps marked 1st or 2nd (with no price printed) never go out of date and are always worth the current price. Old non-barcoded stamps stopped being valid in 2023 but can be swapped for barcoded ones using Royal Mail's Stamp Swap scheme.
When do stamp prices change?
Royal Mail usually reviews prices every April and sometimes again in October. We update this page whenever prices change.