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 offices and check which currencies they offer here.
Exchange Foreign Currency Cash at the Post Office
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.
Sell leftover currency
Exchange dollars, sterling and zloty for euros at 345 post offices.* Find out more about currency buyback.
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^
Easy and convenient
- No need to pre-order or pre-pay.
- 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/EU Driver’s Licence if you’re changing €150 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.
Buy foreign currency
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.
Frequently asked questions
Discover more of our foreign exchange options
Find out more about our foreign exchange services, offering both prepaid travel card and currency buyback options that suit your needs.
*FX cash buyback available in selected post offices for purchase of selected notes only.
**This is to comply with Anti Money Laundering legislation. Proof of ID is required for all FX Buyback transactions.
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 is authorised by the Minister for Finance to provide Foreign Currency Cash.
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.