The Post OfficeŽ Network

Serving you for centuries, the Post OfficeŽ is committed to making your life easier so that you can concentrate on what really matters.

 


Post Office Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Mail Group.  With a nationwide network of Post OfficeŽ branches across the country the Post OfficeŽ network is the UK’s biggest retailer. Our history dates back to 1635 when Charles 1 opened up his private mail service to the general public.

Post OfficeŽ branches were established originally for the acceptance of mail, but their use expanded to include the payment of pensions and other financial transactions.  We now offer more than 170 different products and services, including telephony, financial services, bill payment, banking and travel related products.  Post Office Ltd is now the largest provider of foreign currency in the UK and the leading independent provider of travel insurance. 

Post OfficeŽ services are provided online and by phone in addition to face to face.  There are lots of different types of outlets in our network.  Including Crown Office branches in city centres, outlets run by subpostmasters that combine a shop with the Post OfficeŽ branch, as well as Outreach services including mobile Post OfficesŽ, and services that visit village halls or churches.

Post Office Ltd serves over 21.2 million customers a week who make 31 million visits and approximately 47 million transactions.  Approximately 92% of the UK adult population visit a Post OfficeŽ branch each year.