Introducing a bigger Small Parcel format From 20 October, the Royal Mail maximum Small Parcel format will be much bigger in size. This means that consumers and SMEs will be able to put bigger items or more items into every Small Parcel they send by Royal Mail, offering better value.

The change combines the largest dimensions of the two existing formats for Small Parcels, creating a single, bigger Small Parcel format measuring 45cm x 35cm x 16cm. Christmas price promotion At the same time as the increase in parcel format, Royal Mail is introducing a price promotion for consumers and SMEs, which will run from 20 October to 18 January 2015.

Under the promotion, all stamped Second Class Small Parcels weighing up to 2kg will cost the same, at £2.80. Previously, there were separate prices for 0-1kg and 1-2kg parcels. This means a saving of £1 on Second Class Small Parcels weighing between 1kg and 2kg, at Post Offices or through Royal Mail’s Online Postage. Franked Small Parcels weighing between 1kg and 2kg will also benefit from a saving of £1 at £2.50 during the period of the promotion.