Travel Money in Rochdale – Buy Currency at Gale Street Post Office US Dollars & Euros In Branch · No Appointment
Heading abroad? Buy US Dollars and Euros over the counter at our branch in Syke, Rochdale – we keep these in stock. Need a different currency? Order any major currency online through the Post Office and collect it here, usually the next working day. No appointment needed, open 7 days a week.
🏛️ Gale Street Post Office is an independently operated Post Office branch serving Rochdale under agreement with Post Office Limited. Travel money is provided by Post Office; rates are set by Post Office and change daily.
💱 What you can buy, and how
There are two easy ways to get your travel money from us. US dollars and euros are kept in stock for buying on the spot. Every other currency is ordered online and collected from our branch.
💵💶 US Dollars & Euros
We hold USD and EUR in stock, so you can normally buy them straight over the counter – ideal for last-minute trips. Subject to availability and the amount you need.
For larger amounts, it's worth calling ahead on 01706 725399 to make sure we have enough in stock, or ordering online to lock in the rate.
All other currencies
We can supply any major currency listed on the Post Office website – Turkish lira, Thai baht, UAE dirham, Polish złoty, Australian & Canadian dollars, Japanese yen and 60+ more. These are ordered online and collected from our branch, normally the next working day.
When ordering online, choose Gale Street Post Office, Rochdale OL12 0SQ as your Click & Collect branch. You'll be told when it's ready – bring your order confirmation and valid photo ID.
| 📍 Location | 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0SQ |
|---|---|
| 🕘 Opening Hours | Monday–Saturday: 09:30 – 20:00 Sunday: 09:30 – 16:00 |
| 💵 In stock to buy now | US dollars (USD) and euros (EUR), subject to availability |
| 🌍 Order & collect | 60+ currencies ordered online via Post Office, collected here (usually next working day) |
| 🆔 ID | Valid photo ID may be required, especially for larger amounts or online collections |
🧭 Travel Money Journey
There are two ways to get travel money from Gale Street Post Office, depending on the currency you need.
Euros & US Dollars Journey
Walk in, buy over the counter, and go — Euros and US Dollars are kept in stock.
Other Currency Journey
Order online for Click & Collect, then pick up in branch — usually the next working day.
📋 How to order currency for collection
- Go to the Post Office travel money website and choose your currency and amount.
- Select Click & Collect and pick Gale Street Post Office, Rochdale OL12 0SQ as your branch.
- Pay online and note the cut-off time shown at checkout (euros and US dollars can be quicker; other currencies are usually next working day).
- Wait for confirmation that your order is ready to collect.
- Come in with your order confirmation and valid photo ID and collect your currency at the counter.
Prefer to just pop in? For US dollars and euros you can usually buy over the counter without ordering ahead, subject to stock.
🎥 Travel Money Explained
A short guide to buying euros and dollars over the counter, ordering other currencies for collection, and using the Travel Money Card.
🌍 Popular currencies & how to get them
US Dollars and Euros are kept in stock for buying over the counter. Everything else is ordered online via the Post Office and collected here. This is a selection of popular currencies — the Post Office website lists 60+ in total.
| Flag | Code | Currency | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | In branch | |
| USD | US Dollar | In branch | |
| TRY | Turkish Lira | Order online | |
| THB | Thai Baht | Order online | |
| AED | UAE Dirham | Order online | |
| PLN | Polish Złoty | Order online | |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | Order online | |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | Order online | |
| JPY | Japanese Yen | Order online | |
| CHF | Swiss Franc | Order online | |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | Order online | |
| ZAR | South African Rand | Order online |
Flags are for illustration. Availability, rates and limits are set by Post Office and change daily. To see the full list of 60+ currencies and today's rates, visit the Post Office travel money website.
💳 Prefer a Travel Money Card?
If you'd rather not carry lots of cash, the Post Office Travel Money Card is a prepaid Mastercard that holds multiple currencies at once. Load it before you travel, manage it through the Post Office travel app, and use it like a normal card – it works with Apple Pay and Google Pay too.
View Travel Money Card💷 Cash or Travel Money Card?
Many travellers choose a combination of both. Use this guide to decide what suits your trip best.
| Feature | 💷 Foreign Currency Cash | 💳 Travel Money Card |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted Worldwide | ✅ Most destinations | ✅ Wherever Mastercard is accepted |
| Apple Pay | ❌ Not available | ✅ Supported |
| Google Pay | ❌ Not available | ✅ Supported |
| Multiple Currencies | ❌ Separate cash required | ✅ Hold multiple currencies on one card |
| Lock Exchange Rate Before Travel | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Works Without Internet | ✅ Always | ⚠️ Card network required |
| Lost or Stolen Protection | ❌ Cash cannot usually be recovered | ✅ Card can be blocked and managed |
| Best For | Small purchases, tips, taxis and local markets | Hotels, restaurants, shopping and everyday spending |
💷 Exchange rates & good to know
| 📈 Who sets the rate | Rates are set by Post Office and change daily. In-branch rates can differ from online rates. |
|---|---|
| 💰 Buy more, save more | The more of a currency you buy, the better the rate tends to be (online tiers typically start at £100+, £500+, £1,000+). |
| ✅ Commission-free | Post Office foreign currency is commission-free – the price is in the exchange rate, with no separate commission charge. |
| 🔁 Buy-back | Leftover notes can often be sold back via the Post Office currency buy-back service at the rate on the day. Ask in branch. |
| 💳 Paying | In branch you can usually pay by cash or debit card. Online orders are paid on the Post Office website. |
For today's live rates and to lock in an online rate, use the Post Office travel money site. We can't quote a guaranteed rate in advance as it moves daily.
⭐ Why choose Gale Street Post Office for Travel Money?
Your local Rochdale branch for foreign currency — convenient, in person, and no appointment needed.
📷 Your local branch in Syke, Rochdale
Pop in for your dollars and euros, or to collect an online order. Our team is happy to help in person.
⏰ Counter Opening Hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
01706 725399
Frequently Asked Questions – Travel Money
Which currencies can I buy over the counter at Gale Street Post Office?
Can I buy other currencies like Turkish lira or Thai baht in branch?
How do I order travel money for collection?
Do I need ID to buy travel money?
What exchange rate will I get?
Do you charge commission?
Can I order online and collect the same day?
Can I sell back leftover foreign currency?
Is there a limit on how much I can buy?
Do you offer a Travel Money Card too?
Where can I buy euros or dollars near me in Rochdale?
Can I pay by card for travel money?
Can I reserve euros before visiting?
Can I reserve US dollars before visiting?
Can someone else collect my online order for me?
What happens if exchange rates change after I order online?
Can I buy travel money on Sundays?
Can I get travel money without a bank account?
Do you offer travel insurance?
📍 Location & Directions
Find us on Gale Street in Syke. We serve Syke, Healey, Shawclough, Spotland, Norden, Wardle, Castleton, Littleborough, Milnrow, Whitworth, Smithy Bridge and Bamford – and the wider Rochdale area (OL11, OL12, OL16).
3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0SQ
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Travel money is provided by Post Office. Exchange rates, currency availability, fees and cut-off times are set by Post Office and may change at any time. Please confirm in branch or on the Post Office website before travelling.
Gale Street Post Office, 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale OL12 0SQ.
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Pop in for US dollars or euros over the counter, or order any other currency online and collect it here. No appointment needed – open 7 days a week.
Travel money / foreign currency is provided by Post Office and, for online orders, by First Rate Exchange Services Ltd. US dollars and euros are held in branch subject to availability; all other currencies are ordered online and collected in branch. Exchange rates are set by Post Office, change daily, and in-branch rates may differ from online rates. Valid photo ID may be required. Gale Street Post Office is an independent retail branch operating under agreement with Post Office Limited. Trading name of Bargain Universe Ltd, Company No: 11376774.
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