Customers who cannot use any non-barcoded stamps before 31 July will still be able to swap non-barcoded stamps for barcoded stamps through Royal Mail’s simple and free Swap Out scheme. pic.twitter.com/Tm2xQRgqiR — Royal Mail (@RoyalMail) June 16, 2023The Royal Mail said: “From August 1 the ‘everyday’ stamps showing the Queen’s head on a plain coloured background will only be valid if they have a unique barcode on the right-hand side. “From that date, using the old, non-barcoded stamps will result in a surcharge for the person you send the item to. There are four ways customers can obtain a Swap Out scheme form:Via the Royal Mail website at www.royalmail.com/barcodedstamps where customers can download a form. Customers who print off a Swap Out scheme form can address an envelope to: Freepost SWAP OUT.

Source: The Times July 15, 2023 16:12 UTC