Post Office
Nowadays your Post Office is for so much more than just stamps! There are lots of reasons to pop in and see us – and you can pick up some groceries in the shop while you’re at it!
Opening Times
| Monday – Friday Last Royal Mail collection time: 16.00 Last Parcel Force collection time: 13.30 | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Saturday Last Royal Mail collection time: 10.30 No Parcel Force collection | 09.00 – 13.00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
You can find information about our Royal Mail postage services here. For additional features like next day delivery, extra compensation, tracking or a signature on delivery you’ll need to ask in branch for Royal Mail Signed For or Special Delivery Guaranteed services.
Here are details about some of our other services:
Banking Services
The majority of High Street banks have partnered with the Post Office to offer their customers everyday banking services at the Post Office counter. Depending on the type of account you have and which bank you use, it’s very likely that you could:
- Check the balance of your bank account
- Withdraw cash from your bank account
- Deposit cash into your bank account
- Deposit cheques into your bank account
With local branches of popular banks closing, these services are proving very convenient for our customers.
Utility Bills
A huge variety of household utility bills can be paid at the Post Office counter. This can save on needing to send a cheque in the post or making a journey to the bank. Check on the back of the bill where it usually says “How to pay”. There will be a list of options. Paying at the Post Office may be one of them. You can also top up your prepaid gas or electricity meter.
Mobile Top Ups and Vouchers
Whatever your mobile phone network, if you are running out of credit, we can help. There are 2 options:
- E Top ups
You can buy instant E Top-ups using a top up swipe card linked to your phone - E voucher
You can buy an E voucher to activate and top up your phone using its activation number.
Other Postal Services
Re-direction of Post
If you’re moving home or moving your business, you can redirect your mail at the Post Office. Whether your move is temporary or permanent, redirecting your post will save you time and effort and reduce the risk of identity theft. You can redirect your post for up to three months, three to six months, or six months to a year. You can have your post redirected to a UK or international address and you can renew your Redirection.
Local Collect
Local Collect is a service that allows you to pick up your package from your local Post Office. This is ideal when you are too busy to wait in for a parcel to be delivered, a parcel is too big for your letter box or it needs to be signed for.
You have two options:
Online shopping
The next time you order something online, check if the retailer gives you the option to deliver your item direct to a Post Office branch using Royal Mail’s Local Collect service. There is no charge to pay for collection at our branches.
Missed Deliveries
If you miss your delivery because you’re out and about, you’ll receive a ‘Something for You’ card from Royal Mail or Parcelforce Worldwide letting you know they tried to deliver your post. Following the instructions on the card, you’ll be able to arrange to collect your item from a Post Office branch.
Drop & Go
Whether you are an online seller, run a small business or simply send post regularly, it is important to make the most of your time. Our Drop & Go service has been developed specifically with your needs in mind enabling you to leave a number of items with us without waiting while we process them.
Special Stamps
The most well-known of these is of course the special Christmas themed ones that are released annually at the festive season. However there are other special issues throughout the year celebrating all manner of events, places, people, sport, science, nature and more. They are commemorative and collectable or just something eye-catching and different on a greetings card.
Postal Orders
These work in a similar way to cheques. They are ideal if you need to make a payment and you are wary of revealing your personal financial details or you don’t have a bank account or a chequebook.
These are available to purchase for a small value related fee. They can be produced ready for the named individual to cash at a Post Office or crossed for payment into the named person or company’s bank account.
Foreign Currency
We sell Euros on demand. This means we have Euros in stock all the time in 20 Euro notes. If you require a mix of denominations, we can order these in. Any other currency can be ordered at the counter and if paid for in the morning, your order will be ready to collect after 2pm of the following day. Any orders placed in the afternoon will be processed the next day and delivered to us the day after that.
Our rates are very competitive and are commission free so there are no hidden additional charges, something to bear in mind when comparing with other providers. It is important not to just look at the exchange rate that is being offered but to consider the overall cost of the order with any commissions and fees included.
We also offer a Buy Back service for any unused foreign currency which has been purchased at a Post Office branch.
Savings
Make sure your money’s working harder, with tax-free savings options, easy access accounts and bonds – you could maximise your money and boost your savings. Post Office ISAs are provided by OneFamily. Savings in Post Office cash ISAs are deposited with Bank of Ireland UK. All other Post Office savings accounts are provided by Bank of Ireland UK.
Post Office Financial Services
Personal Loans, Mortgages, Credit Cards, Current Accounts, Savings Accounts (including ISAs) can all be arranged through the Post Office.
For any of the above, we can take your details as an expression of interest and you will be contacted by phone or email by one of the Post Office’s team of specialist advisors. Alternatively you can look on the Post Office website for more details (click on the link below) or you can make a call on the Customer Helpline 03457 223344 where they can assist you with any enquiry.
Woodgreen Post Office’s unique branch code number is: 225 542 1.
Please quote this in any telephone application to indicate where you heard about the service. Our branch will be credited in commission terms if you proceed with the purchase / application / policy / account etc.
Insurance
The Post Office offers different levels of Travel Insurance cover whether you’re going away for a few days or travelling several times throughout a year. The Post Office also offers Car Insurance, Van Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance and also a Pre Paid Funeral Plan.
Amazon Hub
We are an Amazon hub – you can opt to have your order sent directly to your local Post Office (us!). Look out for the Amazon Hub option when reviewing your order during the checkout process. We can also process returns for you.
Gift Cards
The One4all Gift Card can be used in over 22,000 outlets and with many online retailers, unlike other store specific gift cards. This feature makes the Post Office One4all Gift Card the perfect flexible gift designed to suit everyone.
You can choose from a wide range of designs for your gift card celebrating Birthdays, Weddings, New Baby, Congratulations, Thank You, and of course, Christmas. A gift card can be loaded with any amount from £10 to £120.
We also now sell Amazon gift cards with values from £15 to £100.
National Lottery
National Lottery tickets and scratchcards are sold through our shop tills. As well as playing for yourself, lottery tickets and scratchcards make great present ideas to easily slip in with birthday cards.