The Royal Mail rates for 2016 and 2017 are now in effect and as such many businesses have started to use a franking machine or a Mailmark franking machine. The Royal Mail franking rates 2016 / 2017 see a rise in many services, but this year Mailmark franking machine users are able to benefit even further when franking.
The most noticeable change in the Royal Mail franking rates 2016 / 2017 is that the discount percentage between stamps and Mailmark has increased further. This means a Mailmark franking machine user will benefit more from franking in comparison to a standard franking machine.
View the first class Royal Mail stamp rates 2016 / 2017, Royal Mail franking rates 2016 / 2017 and Royal Mail Mailmark rates 2016 / 2017 below.
| 1st Class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Weight up to and including | Stamps / Online | Franking Prices | Mailmark Prices |
| Letter | 100g | 64p | 53p | 51p |
| Large Letter | 100g | 96p | 83p | 79p |
| 250g | £1.27 | £1.14 | £1.10 | |
| 500g | £1.71 | £1.50 | £1.46 | |
| 750g | £2.46 | £2.11 | £2.06 | |
| Small Parcel | 1kg | £3.35 | £3.07 | £3.07 |
| 2kg | £5.50 | £5.22 | £5.22 | |
| Medium Parcel | 1kg | £5.70 | £4.87 | £4.87 |
| 2kg | £8.95 | £7.57 | £7.57 | |
| 5kg | £15.85 | £15.85 | £15.85 | |
| 10kg | £21.90 | £21.90 | £21.90 | |
| 20kg | £33.40 | £33.40 | £33.40 |
View the second class Royal Mail stamp rates 2016 / 2017, Royal Mail franking rates 2016 / 2017 and Royal Mail Mailmark rates 2016 / 2017 below.
| 2nd Class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Weight up to and including | Stamps / Online | Franking Prices | Mailmark Prices |
| Letter | 100g | 55p | 40p | 37p |
| Large Letter | 100g | 75p | 67p | 64p |
| 250g | £1.20 | 94p | 89p | |
| 500g | £1.54 | £1.23 | £1.19 | |
| 750g | £2.09 | £1.72 | £1.68 | |
| Small Parcel | 1kg | £2.85 | £2.57 | £2.57 |
| 2kg | £2.85 | £2.57 | £2.57 | |
| Medium Parcel | 1kg | £4.95 | £4.47 | £4.47 |
| 2kg | £4.95 | £4.47 | £4.47 | |
| 5kg | £13.75 | £13.75 | £13.75 | |
| 10kg | £20.25 | £20.25 | £20.25 | |
| 20kg | £28.55 | £28.55 | £28.55 |
By comparing the Royal Mail prices for 2016 / 2017 you will clearly be able to see that a franking machine can save you a lot of money. A Mailmark franking machine will be even more beneficial to you during 2016 and 2017. You may want to start franking mail, if so click here to view our range of franking machines and get an instant quote.
Download or View the Postage Rates for 2016 by the Royal Mail.