But the Post Office has signed a new five year agreement with 30 UK bank brands and building societies guarantees access to cash services at branches nationwide until December 2030. What does it mean for Post Office customers who use cash machines? Post Office branches handled more than 163 million cash transactions in 2025, with usage rising year on year. December alone saw over 14.5 million cash transactions, while overall volumes were up 8 per cent compared with the previous year. Use Post Office Brand Finder to locate your nearest branch: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finderThese figures challenge the idea that Britain is becoming cashless.

Source: The Times February 03, 2026 15:18 UTC