As a stamp user, you can save up to 34% on your postage simply by switching from stamping to franking.
The current cost of sending a 1st class letter using a stamp is 62p, by switching to franking you can send a 1st class letter for 49p – that’s a 13p difference.
A 2nd class letter sent using stamps will cost you 53p, whereas with franking it costs 35p, saving you 18p.
If you want to send a small parcel 1st class with a stamp it would cost you £3.20, you could save 30p by franking where sending a 1st class small parcel will cost £2.90
Sending a small parcel 2nd class using a stamp will currently cost you £2.80, whereas sending the same parcel using franking will cost you £2.50 – another 30p saving.
The savings are outlined in the table below so you can be clear just how much you can save by switching!
Stamp | Frank | Saving | |
1st class letter | 62p | 49p | 13p |
2nd class letter | 53p | 35p | 18p |
1st class small parcel | £3.20 | £2.90 | 30p |
2nd class small parcel | £2.80 | £2.50 | 30p |
Tracking your costs is also easier than ever with franking. Using a Mailmark compliant & SMART franking machine gives you access to Royal Mail VAT products, giving you the ability to claim back VAT, where applicable.