Prestonpans 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.

Prestonpans Post Office is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00.

Cash withdrawals are available at the counter depending on your bank's withdrawal limits. There are no charges from the Post Office, but your bank may charge fees. Please check with your bank for details.

Bring the cheque, a completed deposit slip from your bank if required, and a cheque deposit envelope from your bank or the Post Office. Hand over the sealed envelope and receive a receipt for the deposit.

Accepted payment options include American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Cash, Maestro, MasterCard, and Visa.

The Change Giving service allows business banking customers to exchange cash for coins at the Post Office with selected banks. For details and enrollment, contact your bank.

Yes, in-store pickup service is available at Prestonpans Post Office.

You might not be signed up for the Change Giving service or may be using a branch different from your nominated one. Contact your bank about signing up or use your nominated branch for better service.

Nearby coffee options include Costa Coffee and Costa Express, ideal for grabbing a drink before or after your visit to the Post Office.

Yes, you can visit Prestonpans Co-Operative Society LTD or Scotmid Co-operative for grocery needs close to the Post Office.

The Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum is nearby, offering a historical experience after your visit to the Post Office.