Last updated: November 9, 2026
Is Post Office down? User reports show no current problems with Post Office
Post Office runs branches across the UK and a busy website beside them. Online you can find a branch, order travel money, log in to savings accounts and run a travel money card in its app.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 11 October 2026 to 9 November 2026
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Guides that can fix it
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→ Is It Down for Me or Everyone? The Four-Step Check
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Is Post Office down right now?
Post Office online services are working for most people right now, with no sign of a wide outage.
The Post Office status on this page is built from live reports. The branch finder, travel money pages and savings logins draw the most reports when they slow.
Is Post Office down for me or everyone?
Reports from many areas point to a wider Post Office outage. The parts of the site do not always fail together, since savings logins run apart from the branch finder. If one tool fails, test a second one.
Branch finder problems
The branch finder searches by town or postcode and can filter for services like travel money. Searches can find nothing in some busy towns. A filter left on from an old search is a common cause, since it hides branches without that service.
Opening hours on a branch page can lag behind changes at the branch. If the hours matter for your trip, check the branch page again before you go.
Ordering travel money online
The travel money pages let you pick a currency, then choose branch collection or home delivery at checkout. The branch list in the checkout can fail to load, which stops the order. On phones, switching to a laptop clears many stalls.
Savings account login faults
Post Office Online savings logins have a habit of showing a ‘system failure’ message after you sign in. The message points to a fault on their side, not a wrong password. Sessions can drop, and some pages answer with a 403 error.
The travel money card app
The travel app runs the Travel Money Card: topping up, swapping currencies, freezing the card and seeing the PIN. Users report top-ups that hang and balances that refresh after a swap. The app often stays up when the website is down.
Common Post Office Problems and Fixes
Many faults sit with a stale login, a hidden filter or a phone browser.
The branch finder finds no branches
Clear every filter, then search again with your postcode. Widen the distance setting if your first search stays empty. Type the town name instead of the postcode and compare the two lists.
You see a ‘system failure’ message
That message means the fault is on the Post Office side, not your password. Wait a while, then log in again from the main savings page. If it keeps coming back, try a different browser.
The travel money checkout will not finish
Move from your phone to a laptop, since the checkout pages run better there. On a phone, hold it upright and use the latest browser. If the branch list will not load, reload and pick your branch.
A page answers with a 403 error
A 403 means the site refused the page, often because a login has gone stale. Clear your cookies and cache, then sign in again from the home page. Avoid old bookmarked pages inside the account area.
The travel app will not top up your card
Update the app, then check the card is the one saved in your account. Close the app and try the top-up once more. If the balance does not move, wait before paying again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Post Office website down or is it my browser?
Open one other page on the site, like the branch finder, and see if it loads. Reports here show if other areas are hit. If the site fails on two devices, the fault is theirs.
Why does the branch finder show old opening hours?
Branch pages update at different speeds when hours change, so the finder can show old hours for a short time. Check again nearer your visit, once the new hours feed through.
How do I order travel money if the checkout keeps failing?
Switch to a computer and use a fresh browser window. Reload the checkout and pick your collection branch again. If the site is down for everyone, wait and order then.
What does the ‘system failure’ message mean at login?
It is a fault message from the Post Office systems. It does not mean your password or account is wrong. Wait, then sign in again, and it usually clears.
Does the branch finder filter by service?
Yes, you can filter for branches that offer a service, like travel money. A filter stays on until you clear it. If your search looks empty, check for a hidden filter first.
Can I run my travel money card while the website is down?
Yes, the travel app works on its own and often stays up. You can top up, swap currencies and freeze the card. Website-only tasks have to wait for the site.