Helmsdale 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.

Helmsdale Post Office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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

The Post Office itself does not charge fees for withdrawing cash, but your bank may charge fees. Please confirm with your bank for details.

Bring your cheque, a completed deposit slip from your bank (if applicable), and a cheque deposit envelope (available at most Post Office branches or your bank). Hand over your sealed envelope to the staff, who will give you a receipt.

The Change Giving service allows business banking customers to exchange cash for coins at the Post Office with selected banks. Contact your bank to see if they offer this service and how to sign up.

Payments can be made via American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, cash, Maestro, Mastercard, and Visa.

Nearby dining options include La Mirage Restaurant for seafood and British cuisine, Thyme and Plaice cafe for coffee and light meals, and The Bridge Hotel which offers dining services.

Yes, SPAR Helmsdale and Nisa Local are nearby convenience stores where you can shop for essentials, snacks, and drinks.

Nearby accommodations include Fisherman's Rest, The Bridge Guest House, Kindale House, Valhalla Helmsdale, Belgrave Arms Hotel, Bannockburn Inn, and The Tartan Lounge and Bar Restaurant, providing a range of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts.

You might enjoy visiting Timespan, a local history museum, the River Helmsdale for scenic views, and Couper Park for outdoor activities.