As thousands of Irish holidaymakers and J1 students make their way back from summer trips, An Post Money has introduced a new commission-free buyback service for unspent foreign cash across 345 post offices nationwide.
The service allows customers to exchange leftover travel money in five major currencies — Polish Zloty, US Dollars, UK Sterling, Canadian Dollars and Australian Dollars — back into euro without incurring additional fees.
A spokesperson for An Post Money said: “We know that many people return from their summer travels with unused currency in their wallets.
“Whether it’s J1 students, families on holiday, or city break travellers, our new commission-free buyback service makes it easy to exchange unspent cash at local post offices nationwide.”
The initiative is designed to offer convenience and value at a time when many consumers are seeking to make their money stretch further.
The service is not limited to currency purchased through An Post, giving customers added flexibility.
An Post Money already holds the largest share of the Irish foreign exchange market, offering commission-free travel cash and currency cards through 880 post offices, as well as via the An Post Money app.
By extending its services to include buyback, the company is reinforcing its position in the competitive travel money sector.
To avail of the new option, customers simply need to present valid identification, such as a passport or EU driving licence, at participating post offices.
Transactions are capped at €500 per exchange.
For customers looking to track rates before visiting a branch, An Post provides a daily online currency converter tool, available at anpost.com.
A full list of post offices offering the buyback service can also be found through the company’s store locator.
The expansion comes at a time of high demand, with strong outbound travel from Ireland throughout summer 2025.
By removing commission fees on buybacks, An Post Money is positioning itself as a convenient, cost-effective option for returning travellers seeking to maximise the value of their unspent foreign cash.
