Travel and Currency Services

Order from over 60 currencies for collection in branch or next-day home delivery. Euros and US Dollars are held in branch stock for immediate purchase (subject to availability). Currency can also be ordered in branch for collection. Foreign currency is provided in partnership with First Rate Exchange Services Ltd.

• Euros and US Dollars available on demand. No need to pre-order
• Over 60 currencies available to order in branch or online at postoffice.co.uk/travel-money
• Orders placed online before 2pm will arrive by 1pm the next working day
• Check live exchange rates and order online at postoffice.co.uk/travel-money
• In-branch rates may vary from online rates

Post Office travel insurance is available in three levels (Economy, Standard and Premier) for both single trips and annual multi-trip cover. Policies cover trips in the UK and abroad. Forms are completed and policies issued in branch.

• Three levels of cover: Economy, Standard and Premier
• Single-trip policies cover trips up to 365 days; backpacker cover available for up to 18 months
• Annual multi-trip policies cover unlimited trips within a 12-month period
• Cover includes: emergency medical expenses and repatriation, cancellation, lost or stolen baggage, personal liability and legal costs
• Optional add-ons: gadget cover, winter sports, cruise cover, trip disruption, excess waiver
• No upper age limit. All medical conditions considered
• Premier policies include Flight Delay Assistance Plus (airport lounge access for delays of 2+ hours)

A prepaid Mastercard that holds up to 22 currencies in separate wallets, managed via the free Post Office travel app. Generic cards are available to take away the same day. Bring a valid passport or UK driving licence to the branch. Personalised cards with your name printed on them can be ordered and delivered to your home.

• Generic cards available same-day from branch, activated after 10:30am the next day via the Post Office travel app
• Personalised cards (with your name) ordered for home delivery in 2–3 working days
• Supports up to 22 currencies loaded in separate wallets
• No fee when spending a currency already loaded on the card
• A load fee applies when loading GBP to convert later
• A cross-border fee applies when spending in countries whose currency the card does not support
• Supports contactless, chip and PIN, Apple Pay and Google Wallet
• Cash withdrawals available at ATMs worldwide (fees vary by currency)
• Manage your card via the Post Office travel app: check balances, swap currencies, view PIN, freeze card