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September is second highest month on record for cash deposits
6.71 million cash deposits were made at post offices across the UK in September 2025.
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Saving is the new splurging. Two thirds of Brits get a buzz from building their bank balance
Financial wellness is growing with 46 per cent of Brits believing it’s as important as physical or mental wellbeing Gen Z are the savviest generation with 64 per cent wanting to adopt money-saving habits 75 per cent of Brits feel a greater sense of satisfaction purchasing something they’ve saved for versus impulse spending
Two thirds of savers get a thrill from putting money aside – with a -
Over 6.4 million cash deposits at Post Office in August, numbers strong against 2024 data
6.42 million cash deposits were made at post offices across the UK in August 2025, by both businesses and personal customers.
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Record-breaking month for cash transactions at Post Office in July
July saw the highest volume and value of cash transactions at Post Office branches on record, according to new figures released today.
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6.44 million cash deposits at Post Office branches in June, up over 10% on last year’s figures
New figures released today (16 July) show that the number of cash transactions at Post Office branches is up again against 2024 numbers.
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Most popular phrases for cash revealed – including one we’ve been using for 500 years
New research from Post Office has unveiled the most commonly used slang terms for money There are generational differences between the most popular sayings, with Baby Boomers using the traditional term ‘cash’ but Gen Z preferring ‘paper’ Almost three quarters (71 per cent) of Brits think cash is here to stay, believing its decline is not inevitable Cash withdrawals, deposits and balance enquiries
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Almost 6.5 million cash deposits made at Post Office in May, with cash transactions up across the board on 2024 figures
Figures for May 2025 show that the value and volume of transactions are up across the board on 2024 numbers as customers increasingly look to Post Office as a trusted place to deposit and withdrawal cash.
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Post Office signs long-term exclusive deal with Western Union for money transfer services in branch
Post Office and Western Union have today announced a long-term exclusive deal for cross-border money transfer services at Post Office branches.
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6.3 million cash deposits made at Post Office in April
New figures released today show that 6.3 million cash deposits were made at Post Offices across the UK in April.
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New Post Office CEO announces landmark new banking deal for postmasters on first day in post
Neil Brocklehurst has been appointed by the Department for Business and Trade as CEO of the Post Office and announced a landmark new banking deal for postmasters.
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6.5 million cash deposits made at Post Office in March
New figures released show that 6.5 million cash deposits were made at post offices across the UK in March.
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Cash deposits and withdrawals total £3.3 billion at Post Offices
New figures released today (24 March) reveal that Post Offices handled £3.3 billion in February.
January and February are traditionally quieter months for cash transactions at Post Offices following the Christmas high and February being a short month.
In February, personal cash deposits totalled £1.43 billion, down 8.9% month-on-month (£1.57 billion, January 2025) but up 11% year-on-year (£ -
Cash deposits and withdrawals exceed £3.5 billion at Post Offices
Post Offices handled £3.53 billion in cash transactions in January – even with the impact of Storm Eowyn impacting large parts of the country
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Cash withdrawals exceed £1 billion at Post Offices for first time on record
New figures reveal that for the first time on record, cash withdrawals at Post Offices exceeded £1 billion in a single month.
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Christmas Day cash at Post Offices; £1 billion expected to be withdrawn across December
Over £3.7 million in cash was withdrawn or deposited over the counter at 1,300 Post Office branches that were open on Christmas Day.
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Post Office predicts close to £1 billion in personal cash withdrawals in December; despite impact of ‘Storm Bert’ in November
The Post Office is predicting that close to £1 billion worth of cash will be withdrawn over the counter at its branches in December.
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Cash transactions at Post Offices total £3.69 billion; highest amount since July
Post Offices handled £3.69 billion in cash deposits and withdrawals in October.
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SAVING FOR A SUNNY DAY: A third of Brits are saving for life’s pleasures instead of rainy days
Attitudes towards savings are shifting, with 30% finding saving money more exciting than it was five years ago. Nearly a third of Brits (29%) feel that saving for a "rainy day" is outdated, preferring to save for enjoyable experiences like holidays, new gadgets, or shopping. More than a third of Brits adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, preferring to spend their money while they can.
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Cash transactions at Post Offices show sustained strong demand for cash throughout summer months
Post Offices handled £3.64bn in cash deposits and withdrawals in August Across the UK, there was a strong year-on-year increase in business and personal cash deposits Personal cash deposits across the UK exceeded £1.52bn, a 13.74% year-on-year increase, whilst business cash deposits exceeded £1.18bn across the UK, a 3.86% increase year-on-year Wales experienced a particularly strong level of
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