Know how to do and where to find things!: Which bank accounts can be accessed at the Post Office®? (United Kingdom)

Saturday 18 September 2010

Which bank accounts can be accessed at the Post Office®? (United Kingdom)

Relatively simple question, but I found it difficult to find the answer when I needed it.
This information is really useful if you live long distance from your local bank branch, but your Post Office® is closer or may be you wanted to access you bank account in unfamiliar location and Post Office® appears to be easier to locate.
Whatever your circumstances here is the answer to the above question:

Withdraw money

It’s free and convenient to withdraw cash from your bank account when you’re in the Post Office^®, if you have one of the following accounts:

Current and basic accounts
Bank of Ireland, Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Clydesdale Bank, Danske Bank, First Direct, First Trust Bank, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Nationwide Building Society, Natwest, Santander, Smile (current account only), The Co-operative Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland, TSB Bank, Ulster Bank, Virgin Money, Yorkshire Bank

Pay in cash and cheques

Pay in money if you have one of the following accounts:

Current and basic accounts
Bank of Ireland, Barclays, CAF Bank (cheque only), Cahoot (current account only), Clydesdale Bank, Danske Bank, First Direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Natwest, Santander, Smile (current account only), The Co-operative Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland, TSB Bank, Virgin Money (cash only), Yorkshire Bank

Check your balance

Check your balance whenever you’re in the Post Office^®.

Got a bank account? It’s free to pay in and withdraw money and check your balance at the Post Office® with many bank accounts – and the list is growing all the time.

quick, simple and safe to pay in and withdraw money
take cash out up to your daily card limit (subject to your available funds)
withdraw the exact amount you need
pop in to check your balance

More information about free way to access your bank account at the Post Office® counter: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-banking-services

Many pre paid credit card issuers can be reloaded via the Post Office. Some card issuers charge a fee for Post Office reloads.