Last day to make use of Royal Mail stamps with out barcode earlier than surcharge price applies
Today is final likelihood to make use of stamps with out a barcode – with any lacking final submit this night set to incur a price for the recipient.
From 1 August, any merchandise with an ‘old-style’ stamp might be handled as having inadequate postage and responsible for a £1.10 cost.
The adjustments have an effect on any non-barcoded stamps on that includes the late Queen’s profile on a plain background.
‘Regular’ stamps will need to have a barcode from 1 August. Pic Royal Mail
Any particular stamps with an image on, or Christmas-themed stamps, can nonetheless be used even when they do not have a barcode.
Luckily, for individuals who have a stash lurking within the kitchen drawer, there is a Royal Mail alternate scheme.
A kind must be printed from its web site – or picked up from a supply workplace or Post Office – and the stamps despatched to: ‘Freepost SWAP OUT’.
There’s presently no deadline on the scheme, however it’s necessary to notice that Post Offices cannot swap the stamps themselves.
Barcoded stamps had been introduced in February 2022 and permit individuals to look at movies, learn messages and think about different data from senders.
Special commemorative image stamps stay legitimate
Royal Mail says additionally they enhance effectivity and permit “added security features”.
Non-barcoded stamps had been initially as a consequence of expire on the finish of January however the scheme was prolonged by six months after individuals mentioned they wanted extra time.
New stamps featuring the King’s profile went on basic sale in April.