Royal Mail has announced that it’s updating its consumer postage prices, effective from 7 April 2026.
If you use the eBay labels platform, please expect to see pricing updated as follows:
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Royal Mail service
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Price change
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1st Class letter
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Increased by £0.10 per item
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1st Class large letter
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Increased by £0.15 per item for 0-100g
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1st Class Signed For letter and large letter
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Increased by £0.10 to £0.25 per item
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2nd Class letter
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Increased by £0.04 per item
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2nd Class Large Letter
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No change for 0-100g
Increased by £0.10 to £0.20 otherwise.
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Small and medium parcels (Standard and Signed For, 2nd Class)
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Increased by £0.45 to £1.20 per item
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Small and medium parcels (Standard and Signed For, 1st Class)
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Increased by £0.85 to £1.75 per item
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Tracked 48 small and medium parcels
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Increased by up to £0.55 per item
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Tracked 24 small and medium parcels
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Increased by up to £0.65 per item
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Special Delivery
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Increased by £0.70 to £3.20 per item
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It is now better value than ever to utilise fully tracked services, with RM Tracked 24 and 48 parcel services now costing less than the equivalent 1st and 2nd Class parcels.
In ecommerce, transparency is key, with a whopping 80% of consumers preferring at least four tracking updates throughout the delivery process*. These updates give buyers confidence that their purchase is on its way, reducing anxiety and building trust.
eBay sellers see a 50% decrease in buyer complaints and queries when using tracked delivery**, a testament to the power of clear communication. By providing tracking information - from the moment an item is dispatched to its arrival at the customer's doorstep - you not only enhance the shopping experience but also streamline your customer service operations.
For more on tracking and providing a great delivery experience, check out our Retail Standards page on Seller Centre.
See here for a full list of Royal Mail price changes in April 2026
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