More Than Just Stamps: What An Post Offices Offer

Many people think of An Post offices purely as a place to buy stamps or send parcels — but Ireland's post office network is one of the most versatile service hubs in the country. With over 900 locations nationwide, your local An Post branch provides a wide range of essential services.

Postal & Parcel Services

Of course, the core postal services are at the heart of every An Post branch:

  • Buying stamps (standard, large letter, international)
  • Sending letters, parcels, and registered post
  • Collecting parcels that couldn't be delivered at home
  • Purchasing prepaid envelopes and packaging
  • Obtaining proof of posting

Banking & Financial Services

An Post provides a range of financial services through its banking and savings arm:

  • An Post Money: Current accounts, money transfers, and foreign currency exchange
  • An Post Savings: State savings products (Prize Bonds, savings bonds, savings certificates) — managed in partnership with the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)
  • Western Union: International money transfers to and from countries worldwide
  • Currency exchange: Buy and sell foreign currency at post office branches
  • ATM access: Many post offices have ATMs on-site

Bill Payments

You can pay a wide range of bills in person at An Post, including:

  • Electricity and gas bills
  • TV licence payments
  • Phone and broadband bills
  • Motor tax
  • Local property tax
  • Various government fees and charges

Bring the bill or a payment reference number along with cash or your debit card.

Government & Public Services

An Post offices act as access points for many important government services:

  • Passport applications: You can submit passport application forms and supporting documents at designated An Post branches
  • Driving licence renewal: Accept NDLS-related documentation at some branches
  • Social welfare payments: Many social protection payments can be collected at the post office using a Public Services Card
  • TV licence: Purchase or renew your TV licence in person

Additional Services

Depending on the branch, you may also find:

  • Photocopying and printing services
  • Lottery tickets and scratch cards
  • Gift cards — a wide range of retail and entertainment gift cards
  • Travel insurance — An Post offers travel insurance products
  • Phone top-ups for all major Irish networks

Finding Your Nearest Post Office

Use the branch finder tool on anpost.com to locate your nearest post office, check opening hours, and find out which specific services are available at that branch. Opening hours vary by location — most branches are open Monday to Friday with limited Saturday hours.

Post Office Network in Rural Ireland

An Post's post office network plays a particularly important role in rural communities, often serving as a central hub for financial services, government transactions, and social interaction in areas where other services may be limited. Efforts to maintain the rural post office network continue to be a topic of national importance in Ireland.