Digital Philately
Scan and understand modern GB barcoded stamps.
Up to now, you’ve only collected half the story.
Scan a modern GB barcode stamp and instantly see what it is — issue, date, value, origin, and more — in plain English.
You’ll get
- What it is: Definitive, Special, or Regional
- When it was made: barcode plus print/production dates
- What you have: value/format and source/origin/supplier
Fast scan-first flow
Open the camera, scan the barcode, see the result immediately.
Clear summary, deeper detail
Collector-first wording up front, technical depth when you want it.
Built for modern GB
Focused on the realities of barcoded stamp collecting.
What does it do?
Stamp Decoder explains what the barcode on a modern GB stamp means — in plain English.
You’ll see the same details collectors care about, plus information that isn’t visible to the eye.
- Issue type (Definitive, Special, Regional)
- Print and production dates
- Value and format
- Monarch era (QEII / KCIII)
- Origin and supply details
- Hidden security information
Who it’s for
Designed for collectors of modern Great Britain stamps.
Whether you collect:
- Barcoded Machins
- KCIII definitives
- Regional issues
- First Day Covers
- Used or mint examples
Stamp Decoder gives you confidence in what you’re holding.
How does it work?
Modern GB stamps contain a machine-readable barcode. Stamp Decoder interprets this data and presents it in a clear, collector-friendly way.
Technical note: supports Royal Mail JGB-format barcodes.
Collector reference companion
A pocket reference for modern GB stamps. Your companion for barcoded stamp collecting. Understand what you’ve scanned — instantly.