Simple, safe and secure local banking

Access your bank account at thousands of Post Office branches across the UK. We're here for your everyday banking needs, with fee-free1 cash withdrawals and deposits. It's quick, easy and secure.

Personal banking

  • Take out cash at our counters and ATMs 

  • Deposit cash or cheques safely 

  • Check your account balance 

Business banking

  • Pay in your takings in a secure environment  

  • Withdraw cash or get change (with some accounts)  

  • Many branches open late and at weekends2  

Check available services by bank

Find where to bank near you

You can do your banking in most Post Office branches. Find those near you and when they’re open

Why local banking matters  

Millions still rely on easy access to cash and banking.  

This film shows the difference it makes… and why we’re here to help. 

Meet your local everyday banking team

Need to withdraw cash, pay money in or check your balance? We can help with that.  

Pop in to do your banking any time we’re open. Your local branch team’s ready to help. 

Need some help?

Everyday banking help and support 

Find answers to common questions about our in-branch banking services: Visit our banking support page

For questions about the services your bank offers at Post Office, please contact your bank directly.

Common questions

  • Yes. You can access your personal or business bank account at thousands of Post Office branches across the UK. This includes paying in cash and cheques, withdrawing money and checking your balance. It’s quick, easy, secure and we’re here to help. 

  • Yes, it’s free to take out money from personal and business accounts for most UK banks1 at thousands of Post Office branches. Find your nearest Post Office branch

    Some branches also have free-to-use ATMs, either inside or outside. Use our ATM locator to find one near you. 

  • We work with most major UK banks to provide cash withdrawals and cash and cheque deposits in lots of our branches. You can also check your balance. With some business accounts, you can also request change. 

    The services available for each bank and how they work may differ slightly from bank to bank. For an overview, choose your bank from the ‘Who do you bank with?’ list earlier on this page. For more details, including whether your bank charges for certain services, check with them directly.

  • Some banks may charge for selected services, so please speak to your bank for details if you're unsure.

  • Yes. Our branches provide a secure, trusted place to do your everyday banking. Our teams are here to help if you need support. 

    We also have one of the largest secure Cash and Valuables in Transit (CViT) networks in the UK. In December 2024, our branches handled over £3.7 billion in cash transactions, showing how secure and reliable our services are. 

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  • Yes, if you have a business account and your bank offers business services through our branches.  

    If so, you can do all this with us over the counter and in a secure environment: 

    • Pay in your takings in cash or cheques 

    • Withdraw cash 

    • Check your balance 

    • Request change (with some banks’ business accounts) 

    Some branches also offer late or weekend opening hours to suit your schedule.  

    For more details about the services for your bank, please contact them directly. 

  • With thousands of branches across the UK, there’s likely one near you. Use our branch finder tool to check services and opening times. 

  • Each bank sets its own limits for cash withdrawals and deposits. Check with your bank to find out how much you can take out at a Post Office branch.

  • Yes, if your bank provides this service through Post Office branches. You’ll need a paying-in slip from your bank. Some banks also ask for a branded envelope. To find out what you’ll need to pay cheques in, please select your bank from the ‘Who do you bank with?’ list earlier on this page. 

Footnotes

1 Some banks may charge for selected services. Please speak to your bank for details.  

2 Branches operate different hours so please check specific opening times.