Singapore Post has launched a public trial of digital stamps that allow users to send letters domestically without the need for physical postage stamps. The new system, introduced on October 8, enables customers to purchase stamps through the SingPost mobile app and simply write a unique code on the top-right corner of their envelope.
The trial covers basic mail sent within Singapore, including letters, postcards, and printed paper items enclosed in standard paper envelopes. Users can deposit their stamped letters in any SingPost posting box, post office, or the “return mail” slots found in residential letterbox nests under the SingPost@MyBlock initiative.
Digital stamps are priced at standard domestic rates, with regular mail costing 62 cents per stamp and larger mail items at 90 cents each. Purchases must be made in minimum sets of five. However, during the trial period, which runs until April 6, 2027, pricing is temporarily reduced to $1 for a set of five regular stamps and $1.50 for five large stamps. Each account is limited to one set of each denomination under this promotional pricing.
SingPost described the introduction of digital stamps as a regional first for everyday domestic mail, noting that this development removes the traditional need to physically obtain postage stamps at postal outlets or vending machines. Gan Heng, SingPost’s head of customer experience, highlighted how the service addresses common barriers in mailing letters, allowing users to send mail “as seamless as sending a message.”
The digital stamps incorporate familiar philatelic designs, featuring a 61st National Day motif for regular stamps and a World Post Day otter design for larger stamps. SingPost plans to update the designs seasonally and to reflect national occasions as the program expands.
This rollout aligns with SingPost’s wider efforts to modernize its postal and logistics services, complementing features such as SingPost@MyBlock. Introduced recently in over 20,000 residential buildings, this service enables convenient mail posting through designated letterbox slots.
During the trial, SingPost is soliciting user feedback via an in-app survey to refine the digital stamp experience, improve optical character recognition accuracy for code scanning, and optimize operational processes under real-world conditions.
To promote awareness of the initiative, SingPost is hosting a free public roadshow at its SingPost Centre in Paya Lebar through October 11, showcasing the digital stamp system and other recent postal innovations.