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Budget Card
Budget for your household bills and car tax
The easy, hassle-free way to take control of your bills
Why Budget Card is a great way to budget:
- get yours at the Post Office® in minutes
- add up to £250 a day – in units of £5
- save up to £1,500 per annum
- pay for all or part of a bill or Post Office® service – including car tax
Post Office® Budget Card is the easy, hassle-free way to take control of your household bills. It works in a similar way to Savings Stamps, which are no longer on sale.
As well as being a great way to budget and to pay bills
- your money is safely put aside, and you won’t be tempted to spend it
- no fees or charges to open or use your Budget Card
- you can’t go overdrawn
- check your card balance 24/7 over the phone or online
The card is issued by the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
The money on your Budget Card is protected by the Irish Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Ready to apply
Download an application and terms & conditions - print, complete and return
08457 22 33 44*
Opening hours:
8.15am - 6.00pm
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 2.00pm
Saturday
For balance enquiries please call 0800 316 0586 (freephone)
View your balance
Mobile top-ups
Keep your mobile phone topped up at any Post Office® branch
Find out more about Mobile top-ups
*Calls may be monitored or recorded for training purposes. Local call rates apply. Call cost may vary depending upon your service provider.