Letter pricing
Royal Mail is increasing its rates.
On 1 April 2025:
- first class letters will go up by 52 pence
- second class letters will go up by between 7 and 9 pence
The exact difference for second class postage will depend on the number of pages in your letter. The changes listed do not include VAT.
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).
| Paper | Second class | First class | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sheet |
61p + VAT
|
97p + VAT
|
£1.56 + VAT
|
| 2 sheets |
65p + VAT
|
£1.01 + VAT
|
£1.61 + VAT
|
| 3 sheets |
68p + VAT
|
£1.05 + VAT
|
£1.66 + VAT
|
| 4 sheets |
75p + VAT
|
£1.11 + VAT
|
£1.71 + VAT
|
| 5 sheets |
79p + VAT
|
£1.15 + VAT
|
£1.76 + VAT
|