Priority stamps: An overview of their uses and advantages

Priority stamps relate to the priority postal service whereby the shipped mail is given preferential treatment over regular mail.

Why use a priority stamp?

1. Faster delivery: A letter with a priority stamp is usually delivered faster than regular mail. This can be useful when the speed of delivery is important.
2. Important documents: For important documents, such as contracts, official correspondence or other high-priority items, a priority stamp can mean that they reach the recipient faster..
3. Attention and careful handling: Priority mail is generally treated with more attention and care during the delivery process, which reduces the risk of damage.
4. Specific requirements: In some cases, regulations may require postal items to be sent as priority mail.

Postal rates in 2026 for letters within Belgium

Bpost is increasing the postal rates for mail within Belgium in 2026. From 1 January 2026, the charge for a letter with a priority stamp will be €2,520 per item for consumers. For 5 priority stamps and over, the charge per letter falls to €2,470 standard post within Belgium.

Save on priority stamps for domestic letters

With EasyPost, companies and government agencies benefit from significant discounts on stamps. How? EasyPost sends considerable volumes of ready-to-ship mail to bpost on a daily basis. This enables us to offer our customers an exceptionally low postal rate.

What are the prices of international priority stamps?

To send mail abroad, you need the appropriate international stamp. There are two types of stamps for sending letters abroad: Europe, for European destinations, and Rest of the World for outside Europe. However, the prices and number of stamps required for international post vary not only based on the destination, but also on the weight and size of your letter. For example, the franking of standard letters is different from the franking of non-standard letters.

Franking machine postal rates vs. letter collection with EasyPost

Companies that send mail every day often use alternative franking methods (franking machine, PB (postpaid) number, UV number or via Collect & Stamp) or priority stamps. This mailing method will also be more expensive in 2026. If you use a franking machine for your post, you will pay an average of 6% more than with EasyPost.

Take the easy way

Whether you are opting for lower postal charges or for digitalisation, speak to EasyPost first. We will be happy to show you all our user-friendly options for your letters and other post without obligation.