THE Post Office has announced a three-year extension, until 2023, to its link with the Bank of Ireland.

Since 2004, the partnership has delivered a range of financial services products and achieved almost three million Post Office financial services customers, as well as a savings book of more than £17 billion.

"As part of the new agreement, Post Office Limited has also agreed changes with Bank of Ireland to the current working relationship, which will see the two parties working directly with each other on many activities," said a statement.

"This will further improve the customer experience, bringing the Post Office closer to its customers and their financial services needs."