Royal Mail 2025 Price Update
As part of Royal Mail’s prices changing as of April 7th 2025, we’re here to provide you with all the knowhow and knowledge you need in order to ensure that your parcels arrive safely and on time.
What Royal Mail Services Have Been Affected?
The changes will affect the following services from 7th April 2025:
Domestic products:
1st and 2nd Class Letters, Large Letters and Parcels, Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, Royal Mail Signed For, Royal Mail Tracked.
International Products and Services:
Royal Mail International Tracked, Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed, Royal Mail International Tracked/Tracked & Signed Heavier, Royal Mail International Signed, Royal Mail International Untracked (Standard), Royal Mail International Economy.
Below is a guide to ensure you are able to identify your package across both weight and dimensions and delivery service across the UK with the 2024 price vs the 2025.
| Type of Letter | Weight | 1st Class | 1st Class Signed For | 2nd Class | 2nd Class Signed For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Letter | Any | 2024 Price: £1.65 2025 Price: £1.70 (3% Increase) | 2024 Price: £3.35 2025 Price: £3.60 (7% Increase) | 2024 Price: 85p 2025 Price: £0.87 (2% Increase) | 2024 Price: £2.55 2025 Price: £2.77 (9% Increase) |
| Large Letter | Up to 100g | 2024 Price: £2.60 2025 Price: £3.15 (21% Increase) | 2024 Price: £4.30 2025 Price: £5.05 (17% Increase) | 2024 Price: 75p 2025 Price: £1.55 (107% Increase) | 2024 Price: £3.20 2025 Price: £3.45 (8% Increase) |
| Parcels | Any | 2024 Price: £4.09 2025 Price: £4.99 (22% Increase) | — | 2024 Price: £3.25 2025 Price: £3.90 (20% Increase) | — |
| Tracked 24 | Any | 2024 Price: from £4.25 2025 Price: £4.29 (1% Increase) | — | — | — |
| Tracked 48 | Any | 2024 Price: from £3.39 2025 Price: £3.45 (2% Increase) | — | — | — |
Full Guide to Royal Mail Postage Rates and Envelope Sizes
Understanding postage rates and envelope requirements can be challenging, especially when you need to make sure your mail stays within the Royal Mail’s specified size and weight limits. Whether you’re planning a bulk mailing or simply trying to send documents cost-effectively, it’s essential to know which envelope size meets the specific postage criteria.