Martin Lewis Urges to Stock Up on Stamps Before Price Increase

Martin Lewis has urged households to stock up on stamps before another Royal Mail price rise comes into force.

The price of stamps are rising from April 7. The price of a standard first class stamp will increase from £1.65 to £1.70, while a large first class stamp will rise from £2.60 to £3.15. A standard second class stamp will increase from 85p to 87p. The price of a large second class stamp will remain the same at £1.55, reports The Mirror.

Save Money Ahead of Price Rise

Martin Lewis, said: "For years, every time stamps go up in price I've suggested people stock up and bulk-buy in advance, as provided the stamp doesn't have a price on it and instead just says the postage class, it's still valid after the rise. "This has been an effective tactic, as a first-class letter stamp is now £1.65, soon rising to £1.70 – in 2012 it was just 60p. So while it's not a huge saving this time, you still may as well stock up now."

The price of first class stamps went up twice last year, in October 2024 and April 2024. Royal Mail said the new increase was down to the firm delivering fewer letters.