00:00 Stamps that look like this, with barcodes to one side, were first introduced back in
00:05 February of last year. It was hoped the addition of the barcode would make the service more
00:09 efficient and improve security. From the 1st August, using an old-style stamp without the
00:15 barcode will mean your recipient will have to pay an extra £1.10 to receive their letter.
00:21 However, commemorative and non-barcoded Christmas stamps will still be valid. But if you still
00:26 have some of the old stamps left lying around, don't worry, you haven't wasted your money.
00:31 There's no deadline to send those stamps off to Royal Mail to be exchanged for new ones
00:34 as part of their Swap Out scheme. Those stamps eligible for swapping are the regular, 1st
00:39 and 2nd class everyday stamps featuring the late Queen Elizabeth.
00:43 Talking about the scheme, a spokesperson said a leaflet with a form was delivered to every
00:47 household recently. But customers can also print out a form from our website, call our
00:52 customer experience team to order one or pick one up at a local Royal Mail delivery office
00:57 or post office.
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