'These increases are necessary to cover rising costs': Price of a stamp to rise 

An Post has announced plans to increase the cost of a stamp. 

The price of a standard national stamp is set to increase by 5c to €1.40.

While the cost of large envelopes and registered post will also increase, international letter stamps (€2.20) and the national digital stamp (€2) will remain unaffected.

The price of ten-stamp booklets will come to €13.50, working out at €1.35 per stamp. Meanwhile, a box of 100 stamps will be priced at €1.30 per stamp. 

SMEs will be eligible for an 11% discount by availing of a €1.25 national stamp price through an An Post Advantage Card.

An Post have put their decision to raise the cost of a standard national stamp down to sustainability, transport, fuel and energy cost factors in addition to inflation.

Garrett Bridgeman, Managing Director of An Post Commerce said the organisation made every effort to minimise costs.

“We have made every effort to minimise the necessary price increases by spreading them across letter products and services while ensuring top quality, sustainable services for all customers, wherever they live,” he said.

He explained why the measures were necessary in light of the current climate.

“These increases are necessary to cover rising costs and ensure service continuity and innovation on par with the best in Europe. We’re alleviating the impact on SMEs and personal customers by providing discounts and regular price promotions through the year at post offices and online. I’m also pleased to confirm that An Post’s Community Focus supports including, free postage of up to 1kg to all nursing and care homes and free newspaper delivery for older customers, will continue throughout 2024,” he added.

All existing stamps with ‘N’ (National) and ‘W’ (Worldwide) or specific euro denominations remain valid and fully useable after 1st February.

Full details are available from  anpost.com/rates2024.