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Royal Mail stamp rule you must follow or risk charges of up to £7 for parcels

Royal Mail requires that all stamps be placed in the top right-hand corner of letters and parcels to ensure proper processing. Correct placement prevents potential delays and avoids additional postage fees for recipients.
Because Royal Mail uses the space around the stamp for tracking codes and digital postmarks, the area must remain clear. Stamps must be flat with the King or Queen's head facing up for machine scanning.
Recipients might face a fee between £1.50 and £7 if stamps are placed incorrectly. Machines may fail to read the code, leading the system to mark the item as having no postage paid.
Unpaid parcels are kept for 18 days by Royal Mail while recipients decide whether to pay the fee. If the fee remains unpaid, the item is returned to the sender or destroyed.
Royal Mail notes the "days of licking stamps are over," advising customers to peel and stick them cleanly. This method keeps the area clear for tracking, ensuring items are processed without issue.

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