Ballater Post Office

To deposit a cheque, you’ll need to bring the following to your nearest branch: *The cheque *A completed deposit slip from your bank, if applicable. Please contact your bank to request paying-in slips as these are not held in Post Office branches *A cheque deposit envelope for your bank (these are available from your own bank or the majority are stocked in Post Office branches) Please do not enclose cash. Full instructions can be found on the cheque deposit envelope. Simply hand over your sealed cheque deposit envelope to the Post Office who will provide you with a receipt for your cheque deposit envelope.

If you’ve registered for the Change Giving service, you shouldn’t be refused change at your nominated Post Office branch. You may have been refused if you’re not signed up to this service. If you’d like to do so, contact your bank directly to find out whether they offer the service and how to sign up. If you’ve signed up but aren’t using your nominated branch, it’s at that branch’s discretion whether they have enough change available to fulfil your request. To get more information about your bank’s services and Change Giving, contact them directly.

If you’re a business banking customer and you regularly need to exchange cash for coins, you can do this at the Post Office with selected banks using our Change Giving and Change Giving “Lite” services.

Ballater Post Office is open every day from 07:00 to 22:00.

Ballater Post Office offers in-store pickup services.

They accept American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Cash, Maestro, Mastercard, and Visa.

Bring the cheque, a completed deposit slip from your bank, and a cheque deposit envelope to the branch. Hand over the sealed envelope to receive a receipt.

No charges are made at the counter; however, your bank may charge fees. Please check with your bank directly.

Withdrawal limits depend on your bank account's conditions. Contact your bank to check specific limits.

Business banking customers can exchange cash for coins using the Change Giving and Change Giving “Lite” services with selected banks.

Nearby coffee shops include Costa Express, Bean For Coffee, and The Bothy Ballater, great spots to enjoy a drink before or after your visit.

You can find Co-op Food, Co-op, and Deeside Deli & Garden Shop nearby for your grocery needs.

Yes, you can visit Ballater Square, the Ballater Station Museum, and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery for a cultural and scenic experience.