Cockfield 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.

Cockfield Post Office is open Monday from 08:45 to 18:15, Tuesday to Thursday from 08:45 to 17:30, and Friday from 08:45 to 18:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Cockfield Post Office is located at 38 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5DS, United Kingdom.

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

Yes, Cockfield Post Office offers cash withdrawals, but the amount depends on the withdrawal limits set by your bank. Check with your bank for specific limits.

No charges are taken at the Post Office counter, however, some banks may charge fees. Please check with your bank for details.

Bring the cheque, a completed deposit slip from your bank (if applicable), and a cheque deposit envelope to the branch. Hand over the sealed envelope to receive a receipt. Do not enclose cash.

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

If you are not signed up for the Change Giving service, your request for change may be refused. To use this service, contact your bank to find out if they offer it and how to sign up.

Nearby you can visit Cockfield Pharmacy & Postoffice, Cockfield Community Group, and Whitworth Chemists. These are convenient for health needs or community services before or after your visit.

Yes, you can enjoy meals at Taste of China Cockfield, The Kings Head Cockfield pub, or relax at the Community Cafe close to Cockfield Post Office.