Do you need to US Dollars or Sterling?
We sell Dollars and Sterling - COMMISSION FREE!
The new Foreign Exchange Service from An Post is now available in selected Post Offices.
Commission free Dollars and Sterling
You can now buy Dollars and Sterling commission free from selected Post Offices.
That means more money in your wallet when you take a trip to either the United Kingdom or America.
An Post - letting you do more.
Currency rates for 22-05-2012
| Currency | Sell Rate | Commission |
| GBP | 0.7840 | 0.00 |
| USD | 1.2403 | 0.00 |
Where can I buy commission free Dollars and Sterling?
Find your local Post Office selling Dollars and Sterling in:
Frequently asked questions
- Why are your rates different to those I found when searching on the web?
The rate of exchange on news sites and in search results is generally the wholesale rate of exchange. These rates of exchange are not available to the general public.
Our rate of exchange for Dollars and Sterling, published above, are retail rates.
- What Foreign currencies can I buy from An Post?
An Post sell Sterling and US Dollars.
- How can I pay for my Sterling or Dollars?
An Post accepts cash or debit card. Credit card, cheques or bank drafts are not accepted.
- Do I need to pre-order?
It is not necessary to pre-order Sterling or Dollars when purchasing at the Post Office.
- Are there any limits to the amount I can buy?
There is a maximum limit of €6,000 in a single transaction.
- Is there a minimum purchase amount?
Yes. There is a minimum purchase amount of £20Stg or $20USD.
- What denominations of currency are available?
Notes are sold in denominations of 20 and 50, in both Sterling and Dollars.
- Does An Post charge commission?
No. This service is currently commission free to customers.
- Is ID required?
ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) is required for transactions with a value of €1,000 or more.
- Will An Post buy back any un-used Sterling or Dollars from me?
No, An Post sell Sterling and Dollars only.
- Can I buy Sterling and Dollars in all An Post offices?
Not all Post Offices offer this service; it is available in selected offices only.