Barcoded stamps
From 31 July 2023, you should not apply non-barcoded stamps with Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s image to any mail.
In doing so the sender or recipient may have to pay a surcharge.
This news is highlighted to radio amateurs who use stamped-addressed QSL card envelopes.
Please ensure all stamped-addressed envelopes have valid barcoded stamps on them.
This only applies to stamps with Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s image on them and does not apply to stamps which have other pictures on them.
These can continue to be used.
Royal Mail will exchange all non-barcoded stamps with new barcoded ones for free.
To do this, download a form from the Royal Mail website, complete it and include it alongside the stamps that are being returned.
For more information, and to download a form, visit the Royal Mail website.
Category: Front Page News, GB2RS Headlines
