Can I get foreign currency cash at every post office?

You can get US dollars and British pounds at any post office. Canadian and Australian dollars and Polish zloty are available at selected offices. Find your nearest post office and check which currencies they offer here.

Can I sell back my leftover cash when I come home?

We can convert any currencies on your currency card to Euro, we do not currently purchase foreign currencies.

How much foreign currency can I buy at the post office?

Customers can buy up to €3,000 worth of currency in a single transaction. If a customer purchases more than €7,500 worth of currency in a 12-month period, they will need to provide proof of address and proof of ID.

Why do I need identification to buy foreign currency?

Anti Money Laundering legislation means we are required to check personal ID for customers changing over €1,000

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Exchange Euros for foreign exchange cash or 14 other currencies on a prepaid currency card at your local post office or in the An Post Money app.

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Please note that we currently do not buy cash

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Why exchange foreign currency cash at An Post?

Five major global currencies

Exchange Euros for Sterling (GBP), US Dollars (USD), Canadian Dollars (CAD), Australian Dollars (AUD) and Polish Zloty (PLN).

0% commission on foreign currency exchanges

Make travel preparation easier with foreign currency cash from a nearby post office.

Easy & Convenient

No need to pre-order or pre-pay.

Secure & reliable service

Regulated and licensed foreign exchange providers.
Secure transactions with encrypted payment processing.

Travel-Friendly Services

Prepaid currency card available at post offices nationwide.
An Post Insurance Travel Insurance^

900 post offices

FX Cash is available in c.900 post offices, open 6 days a week.

How to exchange Euros at your local post office

To exchange Euros into foreign currency at your local post office, you will need to:

Application form

You will need to fill in an application form at the post office counter

Proof of Identity

Such as Passport/Driver’s Licence if you’re changing €1,000 or more*.

Note: you can buy up to €3,000 worth of currency in a single transaction.

Choose your currency

You can pay by debit card or cash.

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What currencies does An Post Money sell?

We sell Sterling (GBP), US Dollars (USD), Canadian Dollars (CAD), Australian Dollars (AUD) and Polish Zloty (PLN).

Where can I exchange foreign currency cash?

You can convert Euros to Sterling (GBP) or US Dollars (USD) at your local post office
You can convert Euros to Australian Dollars (AUD), Canadian Dollars (CAD) or Polish Zloty (PLN) at select post offices. Find your nearest participating post offices.

Foreign currency exchange rates

Currency	Sell Rate	Sell Card	Buy Rate (cards only)

Please note we do not currently buy cash.

Frequently asked questions

You can apply for an An Post Money Currency Card through the An Post Money app, and top up your card in 15x currencies, all with 0% commission on foreign currencies. Your card will be sent out within five working days of your application being approved and you topping up the card.

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Go cashless with our prepaid Mastercard®. Take advantage of contactless payment, load up to 15 currencies and manage everything with our app, making travel simple and secure.

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*This is to comply with Anti Money Laundering legislation.
An Post is authorised by the Minister for Finance to provide Foreign Currency Cash.
FX Cash is available without a need to pre-order subject to availability of cash.

^Travel Insurance available through An Post Insurance, who is a wholly owned subsidiary of An Post. An Post Insurance Travel Insurance is arranged, administered, and underwritten by Chubb European Group SE.

An Post Money Currency Card is issued by PPS EU SA pursuant to license by Mastercard® International. PPS EU SA is authorised by the National Bank of Belgium and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.