Royal Mail 1st Class
Next-day delivery aim for letters and parcels
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How to use this service
You can buy postage online. Print your label at home or for free at a Customer Service Point, and drop it off there. Help with where you can post/drop off your item
or
Or why not buy postage using our new app? Get the App
Every 1st Class item is covered against loss or damage up to £20 or the value of the item, whichever is lower.
*Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery is not available on this service, use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items.
| Letter | Price | Online price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100g | 85p | 85p |
Includes postcards.
All prices in the above table are exempt from VAT
| Large letter | Price | Online price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100g | £1.29 | £1.29 |
| 101-250g | £1.83 | £1.83 |
| 251-500g | £2.39 | £2.39 |
| 501-750g | £3.30 | £3.30 |
All prices in the above table are exempt from VAT
| Small parcel | Price | Online price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1000g | £3.85 | £3.35 |
| 1000-2000g | £5.57 | £5.07 |
All prices in the above table are exempt from VAT
| Medium parcel | Price | Online price |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1kg | £6.00 | £5.00 |
| 1-2kg | £9.02 | £8.02 |
| 2-5kg | £15.85 | £14.85 |
| 5-10kg | £21.90 | £20.90 |
| 10-20kg | £33.40 | £32.40 |
All prices in the above table are exempt from VAT
Further information
We restrict or prohibit certain items from our network. You are advised to carefully read the restrictions on items like:
- Batteries
- Aerosols
- Perfumes or aftershaves
- Nail varnish, polish or gel
If you would like to fully-track your letters and parcels or ensure a guaranteed delivery time, we have more services that may suit you.
Business customer?
If you're a business looking to post, compare our services and find out about our business pricing
Deliveries made easy with our app
*New online parcel prices compared to over-the-counter prices. Online prices available only on the Royal Mail App and send.royalmail.com and parcel.royalmail.com as well as via our online partners. Prices effective from 4 January 2022.