High Colliery 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.

You can withdraw cash at the Post Office counter depending on your bank's withdrawal limits. Contact your bank to confirm your specific limits.

There are no charges from Post Office for cash withdrawals, but some banks may charge fees. Please check with your bank.

Bring the cheque, a completed deposit slip if required, and a cheque deposit envelope from your bank to the branch. Submit the sealed envelope to receive a receipt.

If you’re not signed up for the Change Giving service or not using your nominated branch, change may be refused. Contact your bank about signing up for this service.

It allows business banking customers to exchange cash for coins at the Post Office with selected banks using Change Giving or Change Giving “Lite” services.

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

No, the High Colliery Post Office is currently closed and does not have regular opening hours.

Nearby options include Evri ParcelShop and Amazon Counter for courier and delivery services, plus another Post Office ATM location.

Nearby restaurants include Perfect Fry, La Vera Pizza Seaham, The Knack Club & Sports Bar, and Knack Sports and Social Club, which offer a variety of dining and pub experiences.

Tesco Express, Eastlea Stores Seaham, and Costcutter are nearby convenience and grocery stores where you can shop for essentials.