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What are my cash deposit limits?

What are my cash deposit limits?

The maximum amount in cash that you can pay into your account at a Post Office® or Cash & Deposit Machine (CDM) is:

  • £3,000 per day
  • £24,000 in a rolling 12-month period

Cash that you deposit at our branches also counts towards these daily and annual limits.

The maximum amount of cash that you can pay into your account at our branch counter is:

  • £50,000 in a rolling 12-month period.

We've written to current account customers about changes to their account, including these payment limits. See current account change details (PDF, 154 KB).

These limits only apply to paying in cash: they don’t apply to online transfers or electronic payments. See Mobile App and Online Banking payment limits.

Why is there a cash deposit limit?

Why is there a cash deposit limit?

Cash deposit limits help us keep you safe and secure. They also reduce financial crime.

Just a heads up, there are other safe and secure ways of receiving money in your account like online or electronic payments. See Mobile App and Online Banking payment limits.

Do cash deposits at branch counter affect my Post Office or Cash & Deposit machine limit?

Do cash deposits at branch counter affect my Post Office or Cash & Deposit machine limit?

Yes, they do.

The maximum amount in cash that you can pay into your account at a Post Office® or Cash & Deposit Machine (CDM) is:

  • £3,000 per day
  • £24,000 in a rolling 12-month period

Cash that you deposit at our branches counts towards these daily and annual limits.

The maximum amount of cash that you can pay into your account at our branch counter is:

  • £50,000 in a rolling 12-month period

Cash that you’ve deposited at a Post Office® or Cash & Deposit Machine (CDM) also counts towards the branch annual limit.

If you’re reaching your limits, consider other safe and secure ways of receiving money. See your options and limits.

What should I do if I need more support with my banking?

What should I do if cash deposit limits mean I need more support with my banking?

Just a heads up, there are other safe and secure ways of receiving money in your account like online or electronic payments. See your options and limits.

Heard of Banking My Way? If you haven’t used it already, our free service lets you confidentially let us know about any additional support or adjustments you’ll need to make banking easier. Go to Banking My Way.

Do currency exchanges count towards my deposit limit?

Do currency exchanges count towards my deposit limit?

Yes. When we convert foreign currency to UK Sterling in our branches, we deposit the Sterling cash value into your account. We’ll count this towards your remaining limits in Post Office®, Cash & Deposit Machines and branch counters.

How can I make payments without using cash?