Price of stamps to rise – but some parcel costs to go down

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 09:00

The cost of posting a letter will increase from the start of 2026 – but it will be cheaper to send some parcels.

Local letter prices will increase by 2.5% to 82p, while UK, Isle of Man and Guernsey letters will increase by 3.7%, from £1.35 to £1.40.

Meanwhile, letters to Europe will increase from £2.30 to £2.35, and mail to the ‘Rest of the World’ will increase from £3 to £3.10.

Local large letters will increase from £1.20 to £1.25, and local parcels will increase from £2 to £2.05.

Jersey Post say that these increases will ‘help offset the continued decline in letter volumes and ensure they cover their processing and delivery costs’.

However, for the second year running, Jersey Post is reducing the prices of sending parcels off the Island.

There will be reductions on packets (less than 2kg) of up to 5%, with a 10% reduction in price for parcels from 2kg to 20kg to UK, Europe and Rest of the World destinations.

Mark Siviter, CEO at Jersey Post, said: “We’ve thought carefully about our 2026 prices to ensure we prioritise affordability and continue to represent good value for our customers, whilst also considering inflation-based cost of living increases. 

“We’ve worked hard over the last couple of years to make our business more sustainable. We’re pleased we’ve been able to further reduce parcel prices following customer feedback, to continue supporting Islanders.”

The new prices will come into effect from Tuesday 6 January 2026. 

A full list of prices can be found at www.jerseypost.com/pricing.

 

Did you know?

Jersey Post shared the following Key Facts:

  • Letter volumes have decreased by approximately 24% since 2021
  • Parcel volumes have increased by approximately 8% since 2021. 
  • Just over 20% of the mail is sent locally – with around 78% sent from or to the UK. 
  • Our postal network consists of 13 post offices, 128 post boxes and a team of 270 who sort and deliver the mail.
  • Jersey Post delivers to 45,000 households five days a week (with an extra parcel delivery day). 
  • Jersey Post is the only regulated postal provider for letters on the Island, and holds the Universal Service Obligation, which means it is one price to post anywhere on the Island or to the UK, with a five day a week service. 

Share

More from Latest News

  • Travel guidance for The Middle East

    The Jersey Consumer Council extends its thoughts to all those affected by the recent events in the Middle East.

  • World Consumer Rights Day – Know your rights and shop with confidence

    Each year, on 15 March, people around the world mark World Consumer Rights Day – a chance to celebrate the rights we all share as consumers, and to shine a spotlight on the protections that help make markets fairer, safer and more transparent for everyone.

  • Shop smart this Easter: Compare before you buy

    When you next visit Prices.je, you’ll notice that we’ve added a new Easter section. Featuring Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and hot cross buns, among other products, this seasonal section will help you to shop around for the best prices this Easter.

  • Keeping your home dry during wet weather days

    We’ve had an unusually long spell of wet weather over the past few months, and with conditions this damp, many households are having to dry their laundry indoors. Here are some effective steps you can take to keep your home healthier during challenging weather.

  • Remember: It pays to shop around

    Have you visited our price comparison website lately? At the Jersey Consumer Council, we know it pays to shop around, so we run Prices.je to empower consumers in Jersey to compare prices before deciding where to spend their money.

  • Watch out for Valentine’s romance scams

    Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Dating apps and social media can be great ways to meet people — but they’re also fertile ground for fraudsters. By building trust and then exploiting emotions, dating fraudsters aim to get money, personal details, or even to pull you into “investment” traps. Stay a step ahead with these clear checks and simple actions

Opinion Poll

The Jersey Consumer Council frequently asks Islanders to take part in polls on a range of topics.

Just tap on one of the options below to cast your vote and see what others think.

ⓘ What does the JCC do with this information?

Connect with the JCC