

Operated by East Boldre Community Stores Limited, a voluntary organisation.
Owned by it members, predominantly local people.
Community Benefit Society, number 8481

Our Post Office Services
Our friendly Post Office team are here to help. Alongside the obvious stamps we offer a broad range of services which are outlined below. Your custom is really appreciated. Every transaction you do earns us a small amount of money from the Post Office. A summary of our services is shown below…we look forward to seeing you soon.
If you apply for any Post Office services by telephone please quote 'East Boldre Post Office' to indicate where you heard about the service. Our branch will then receive commission with no additional cost to you. Thank you.

Our banking services are a great favourite especially with the closure of many bank branches.
As well as withdrawing cash, you can also pay in cash and cheques and get the balance of your account using your debit card.


Collect your PO online currency orders at Chapel Stores.
A Post Office Travel Money card is a handy alternative to foreign currency and can be used for spending or ATM withdrawals abroad. Funds are easily uploaded to the card and can be transferred between currencies using the app.
We’ll help find the right service for your needs and can provide guidance on prohibited and restricted items.
UK Standard - 1st or 2nd class, standard or large stamps
Available as individual stamps, in books or business sheets.
UK Signed and/or Tracked - Extra peace of mind - get your item signed for on delivery and/or track its progress.
UK Guaranteed - delivered the next by 9am or 1pm - perfect for urgent or valuable items.
International - to Europe and further afield with tracking and signature options


Please note - non-barcoded stamps can no longer be used; letter sent with them are likely to be subject to a surcharge.
A variety of household bills can be paid at our Post Office. This can save on needing to post a cheque or going to a 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.

Top up your prepayment electricity meter key at Chapel Stores.

If you are too busy to stay home and wait for deliveries - we’re in when you’re out. You can choose online when you are ordering from Amazon to have your parcel delivered to Chapel Stores and you can collect it from us when convenient! We can also handle any returns.

Redirect your mail when moving home or business premises to ensure you don’t miss important documents and keep your personal details from being used for fraud.
You can redirect your mail to any UK or overseas address for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Whatever your mobile phone network, if you are running out of credit, we can help.
E Top ups - using a top up swipe card linked to your phone
E voucher - activate and top up your phone using its activation number.

Saves time for those who post items regularly using Royal Mail or Parcel Force. Drop parcels at the counter without waiting for weighing and labelling. We’ll process your items the same day and charge your prepaid account, which you can manage online. To set up an account.

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.
Find out more - then we can help you open an account in store.

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.
We also offer Car, Van, Pet and Life Insurance cover and also a Pre Paid Funeral Plan.

These work like cheques and are ideal if you need to make a payment without revealing your bank details or you don’t have a bank account.
They can be produced for the named individual to cash at a Post Office or crossed for payment into a bank account.
Cost depends on the value.

The One4all Gift Card is a perfect gift as it can be used in over 22,000 outlets and with many online retailers. It can be loaded with any amount from £10 to £120.
Choose from a wide range of designs celebrating Birthdays, Weddings, New Baby, Congratulations, Thank You and Christmas.
