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Queen Elizabeth II stamps without barcodes are invalid in 2025; swap them for new ones via Royal Mail’s free program.
Royal Mail stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II remain valid in 2025 only if they include a barcode; those without are no longer accepted.
This follows the 2024 transition to barcoded stamps with King Charles III’s portrait.
To reduce waste, Royal Mail offers a free Swap Out scheme allowing customers to exchange non-barcoded stamps for valid ones, with up to £200 worth eligible via Freepost SWAP OUT or by requesting a form by mail.
The program helps manage the transition without direct Post Office involvement.
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