Bpost is adjusting its tariffs for 2027. From January 1, 2027, the Belgian postal operator will modify prices for stamps and parcels. This decision is driven by the structural decrease in mail volumes and changing costs. For the majority of users, the average monthly impact is estimated at around 17 additional cents, while Bpost continues to offer solutions to reduce shipping expenses.
Belgians' sending habits continue to change rapidly. A recent study by the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) highlights this transformation: in 2025, only 22% of respondents still sent letters, compared to 41% five years earlier. This trend is directly reflected in the volumes processed by Bpost, which are steadily declining. In the first quarter of 2026, volumes were approximately 14.3% lower than in the same period in 2025. Although the company continues to provide collection and delivery services nationwide, this structural decrease in volumes automatically increases the cost per shipment. Additionally, labor costs have evolved. In this context, Bpost is continuing to modernize its network to improve efficiency and maintain accessible and reliable service throughout Belgium.
Regarding domestic tariffs, the Non Prior stamp (delivery within 3 working days) will increase to €1.77 per piece, or €1.72 per piece when purchasing a sheet of 10. The Prior stamp (delivery on the next working day) will cost €2.73 per piece, or €2.68 per piece when purchasing a sheet of 5. The residential rate for a registered shipment will also be adjusted to €10.76. Depending on the actual evolution of inflation, an additional adjustment of up to 3% may occur during 2027; this mechanism has existed for several years but Bpost has never had to activate it until now.
To limit the impact of the tariff adjustment, Bpost continues to offer more affordable alternatives, such as Non Prior, purchasing stamps in sheets, and creating labels online for parcels.
International tariffs for standardized shipments to Europe will be €3.36 per piece, or €3.24 per piece when buying a sheet of 5. For shipments to the rest of the world, the prices will be €3.58 per piece, or €3.46 per piece when buying a sheet of 5. Parcel tariffs for prepaid domestic parcels will rise by an average of approximately 4.5%, with variations depending on weight and type of shipment. For instance, a bpack 24h will now cost €9 instead of €8.60. Prepaid international parcels, however, will not become more expensive.
As every year, a surcharge of €1 per parcel will be applied during the busy period between Black Friday and Christmas, when parcel volume peaks. This measure aims to compensate for the extra costs during this particularly busy time and encourage customers to spread their shipments more evenly throughout the year. For the majority of users, the impact on the monthly budget remains limited to 17 cents per month. Currently, 82% of customers prefer the Non Prior stamp, and 99% buy their stamps in sheets of 5 or 10, thus benefiting from the most advantageous rates.
Bpost encourages customers to send parcels outside the busy period. If this is not possible, Bpost recommends using (digital) solutions to reduce costs: use the online service for printing labels to benefit from advantageous rates, and have parcels delivered to one of the 5,000 Pickup Points available across the country. The price of a stamp reflects the full cost of the postal service: collection, sorting, transport, delivery, infrastructure management, and any returns, as well as Bpost's ongoing investments in technological modernization and the sustainability of its logistics network. Stamps purchased before 2027 remain valid indefinitely thanks to the franking unit system (1, 2, or 3).
