{"id":33563,"date":"2025-03-13T14:24:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=33563"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:55:11","slug":"royal-mail-business-prices","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/royal-mail-business-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Mail business prices 2025 \u2013 a small business guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"cg_test_pre_gate\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Mail is almost 400 years old and is a key distributor in the UK, delivering 3.9 billion parcels between 2023 and 2024. But how well does it work for small businesses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How does it compare to other couriers and is it cost-effective? And what if you\u2019re only making a few deliveries a day?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to find out more about the Royal Mail\u2019s business prices and what courier might be right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-royal-mail-business\">What is Royal Mail business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Mail business is a delivery service designed for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It covers national and international shipping and offers a range of services that can get your products delivered quickly and securely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Mail also offers online tools like click and drop, where they handle the process of postage, printing labels, and managing shipments. Its service includes platforms that can help you with invoicing and building delivery reports, as well as producing QR codes for your customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-royal-mail-business-prices\">Royal Mail business prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price you pay to make business deliveries with Royal Mail differs from personal costs. The price depends on:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the size and weight of your delivery&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the quantity of items you\u2019re sending&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">whether it\u2019s a national or international delivery&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">how fast you want the delivery to be made&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the level of tracking and security you want&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Mail has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalmail.com\/sites\/royalmail.com\/files\/2025-01\/business-price-guide-january-2025-v1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">many delivery options<\/a> for you to choose from. Every business will have different needs depending on the product but its services range from:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">tracked 24 or 48 hour shipping&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">same day delivery, which runs 24 hours a day&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">special delivery, for important or valuable items&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">signed for delivery, where a signature is required to complete the delivery&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the range of prices start at as little as \u00a31.50 a parcel up to \u00a384, mainly depending on the weight and which service you choose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-stamp-prices-increasing-for-businesses\">Are stamp prices increasing for businesses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>base price<\/strong> of first and second class stamps is increasing. So if you\u2019re using the standard price stamps for your business, then you\u2019ll be paying more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as we\u2019ve explained above, Royal Mail\u2019s business prices are more complex and based on different factors. So while the base prices are increasing, it won\u2019t directly affect your business\u2019s delivery costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Base prices rising can sometimes signal other costs increasing down the line, so look out for them in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cg_test_gate\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow cg_test_gate\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-of-1st-class-stamp-2025\">Price of 1st class stamp 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From April 7 2025, a first-class will cost \u00a31.70, rising from \u00a31.65.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-of-2nd-class-stamp-2025-nbsp\">Price of 2nd class stamp 2025&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second-class stamp will cost 87p from April 7 2025, rising from 85p.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember, these are the non-business prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-royal-mail-business-work-for-side-hustlers-nbsp\">Does Royal Mail business work for side hustlers?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on how many items you send. While there\u2019s no minimum number of items you can send with Royal Mail\u2019s business services, you won\u2019t be making the most of the benefits if you\u2019re not sending enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Mail suggests that if you\u2019re sending more than 20 parcels a week, it could be worth you using a business account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the sending options become more cost-effective the higher quantity you send. The amount you save does vary across the many delivery options, so it\u2019s worth visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalmail.com\/sites\/royalmail.com\/files\/2025-01\/business-price-guide-january-2025-v1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Mail\u2019s site<\/a> to see what you\u2019d save.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you were to use the popular options of Royal Mail 24\u00ae or 48\u00ae, to get the largest discounts, you need to send around 1,000 parcels in a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re sending in a lower volume, there\u2019s no problem with using Royal Mail\u2019s regular services for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/starting-out\/best-side-hustles-in-2025\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1342\">your side hustle<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courier-options-for-sending-your-products-nbsp\">Courier options for sending your products&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re sending large, valuable products or small and inexpensive ones, you\u2019ll want a courier service that fits your business\u2019s needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Mail is considered a reliable and fast option in the UK, but some alternative couriers could provide a service more suited to your business. DPD, DHL, Evri, and Parcelforce are popular choices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We go into detail about the pros and cons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/best-uk-courier-a-small-business-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1348\">different courier services <\/a>for your business, including the best if you ship internationally or use sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/selling-on-amazon-uk-guide-for-small-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1517\">Amazon<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/how-to-sell-on-etsy\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1141\"> Etsy<\/a> to sell your products.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, it\u2019s not a one size fits all approach, you can use one courier for smaller orders, one for larger ones, and another for international shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-useful-guides-for-small-businesses\">More useful guides for small businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/faq\/what-is-public-liability-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"601\" >What is public liability insurance?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/how-to-sell-on-instagram-uk\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"942\">How to sell on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-structure\/legal-changes-for-small-businesses-2025\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"33310\">10 legal changes for businesses in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/side-hustle-tax\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1401\">A guide to side hustle tax&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready to set up your cover?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the UK&#8217;s biggest <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\">business insurance<\/a> providers, we specialise in <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"734\" >public liability insurance<\/a> and protect more trades than anybody else. Why not take a look now and build a quick, tailored quote?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business\">Start your quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how much it costs to use the Royal Mail and whether it suits your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":33564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"sb_hreflang":"","sb_hreflang_url":"","disable_breadcrumbs":false,"sb_breadcrumbs":[],"sb_reviewed_by":"","sb_review_date":"","sb_enable_content_gating":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[347,339],"hidden-category":[],"coauthors":[23],"class_list":["post-33563","knowledge","type-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-retail","category-starting-out"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Royal Mail business prices 2025 \u2013 a small business guide - Simply Business UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is Royal Mail business right for you? 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