Tan Hills 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.

Tan Hills Post Office is open every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The Post Office accepts American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, cash, Maestro, Mastercard, and Visa payments.

Yes, you can withdraw cash at the Post Office counter, but the amount depends on the withdrawal limits set by your bank. Please check with your bank for specific limits.

There are no charges for cash withdrawals at the Post Office counter; however, your bank may charge fees. Please verify with your bank.

To deposit a cheque, bring the cheque, a completed deposit slip from your bank (if required), and a cheque deposit envelope for your bank. Hand over the sealed envelope to the Post Office to receive a receipt.

The Change Giving service allows business banking customers to exchange cash for coins at the Post Office with selected banks. There is also a 'Lite' version of this service available.

If you are not registered for the Change Giving service or are not using your nominated branch, the Post Office may refuse change if they do not have enough available. Contact your bank to sign up or for more information.

Nearby places include Durham Piercing Academy and True Love Tattoo for tattoo and piercing services, Goldstitch Embroidery & Sewcafe for arts and crafts, and The Pictures Chester-le-Street cinema for entertainment before or after your visit.

While specific transit stations are not listed, local landmarks such as The Fells hostel and Red Lion pub can help you navigate. Checking local transit routes in Chester-le-Street may assist in planning your visit.

Yes, nearby automotive services include J & D Car Sales Limited, Ouston Car Sales, and a Jet Petrol Station, which you can access before or after visiting the Post Office.