Letter pricing
On 5 January 2026:
- economy mail will go up by between 4 and 5 pence
- second class will go up by between 4 and 5 pence
- international postage will go up by between 14 and 16 pence
This is because Royal Mail is increasing its rates.
The cost of sending a letter depends on the postage you choose and how many sheets of paper you need.
Prices include:
- paper
- postage
- double-sided colour printing
- C5 size envelopes with an address window
Letters must be 10 pages or less (5 double-sided sheets of paper).
Prices do not include VAT.
| Paper | Economy mail | Second class | First class | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sheet |
59p
|
68p
|
£1.49
|
£1.56
|
| 2 sheets |
64p
|
72p
|
£1.53
|
£1.61
|
| 3 sheets |
68p
|
77p
|
£1.57
|
£1.66
|
| 4 sheets |
73p
|
82p
|
£1.63
|
£1.71
|
| 5 sheets |
78p
|
86p
|
£1.67
|
£1.76
|
Save money with economy mail
Royal Mail’s economy mail service is up to 9 pence cheaper than second class and takes between 3 and 6 working days to arrive.
See delivery times.
Tracked delivery
GOV.UK Notify does not offer a tracked delivery service.
International letters
GOV.UK Notify checks for international addresses and will automatically charge you the correct postage.