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Compare a range of financial products and services available from the Post Office. Read our section reviews, find a product that's right for you and apply online.

Post Office Overview

 

The General Post Office (GPO) was first established in England in 1660 by Charles II, later evolving to become both the state postal system and telecommunications carrier.

 

The GPO was abolished in 1969 and all remaining assets were passed over to the Post Office Corporation, changing it from a department of state to a statutory corporation. In 1981 the organisation divided into two indipendant companies - the Post Office and British Telecommunications (BT) as we know them today.

Post Office Ltd. remains a subsidiary of Royal Mail Group Ltd.

The Post Office now offers a range of financial services which include Post Office insurance, savings accounts, and credit cards.

The Post Office credit cards offer all the features found in a normal credit card, and more.

As well as some great introductory periods on balance transfers and purchases, the Post Office give its customers additional interest free periods on the first and second anniversary from when the account was opened.

The Post Office credit cards also offer commission free purchases when using your card for purchases abroad and lower interest rates on big purchases.

You also get all the features you would expect to see such as interest free days, fraud protection, and a helpline available 365 days a year.
The Post Office offer a range of savings accounts designed to help you to save whilst allowing you to relax and know that your money is in the right hands.

Whether you're looking to save towards a new car, or put your children through university, The Post Office savings accounts can offer a package to suit you.

With access through over 12,000 Post Office branches, by post, by phone, online or at over 60,000 ATMs nationwide, banking is made easy.
Post Office ISA's provide a great place for you to get a simple tax-efficient account to build up your savings faster. An ISA should always be the first place to consider, as unlike regular savings accounts, Individual Savings Accounts allow you to earn tax-free interest, and you can add up to £5,100 into your account every year between April 6th and April 5th.

Opening a Post Office ISA is easy and you can get started with as little as £1. You must be 16 or over and a UK resident to qualify for a UK ISA. You can access your money whenever you need it. However, if you withdraw from your funds after you have used up your yearly allowance you can’t pay in any more, so it is recommended that you open an ISA and leave your funds to grow.

You can pay money into your ISA at an Post Office branch or by post. If you need to make a withdrawal your can do so by writing to the Post Office. You will either be issued a cheque by post or have it paid into an account. You cannot withdraw money at a Post Office branch.

Post Office News

Post Office offers single trip travel advice
The Post Office has offered people looking for a cheap single trip travel deal some advice on their holiday options. ...
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Fri 23rd Jul, 2010
Post Office adds to range of savings accounts
The Post Office has today (July 5th) introduced a new savings account. ...
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Mon 5th Jul, 2010
Post Office issues World Cup insurance advice
The Post Office has urged fans to make sure they are covered by home insurance during the World Cup. ...
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Fri 11th Jun, 2010
Post Office introduces new mortgage range
From tomorrow (May 13th), home credit borrowers with just a ten per cent deposit will be eligible for a mortgage through the Post Office. ...
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Wed 12th May, 2010
Post Office launches new ISA and growth bond
A new fixed rate cash ISA has today (May 11th) been introduced by the Post Office as it looks to further expand its range of savings account products. ...
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Tue 11th May, 2010