Is paper money still legal tender UK?

The UK central bank said about 477 million of Britain's last remaining banknotes printed on paper remain in the hands of the public but will cease to be legal tender after Sept. 30.

Can you still spend paper money in the UK?

“The majority of paper banknotes have now been taken out of circulation, but a significant number remain in the economy, so we're asking you to check if you have any at home. “For the next 100 days, these can still be used or deposited at your bank in the normal way.”

Is British paper money still legal tender?

The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of the paper £20 and £50 notes after 30 September 2022, and we are encouraging anyone who has these at home to spend or deposit them at their bank or Post Office.

Are paper 20notes still legal tender?

The paper £20 note will no longer be accepted as legal tender after 30 September 2022, the same date that the old style £50 banknotes will go out of circulation, and you can keep spending both of them until then.

Which 20 pound notes are going out of circulation?

Paper £20 and £50 notes issued by Clydesdale Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Bank of Scotland will also be withdrawn on the same date. The paper £20 notes issued by Bank of Ireland, AIB Group, Danske Bank, and Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland will also be withdrawn after 30 September.

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How long to use 20 pound notes?

Old paper £20 notes will expire on 30 September 2022. After this date, cafes, bars, shops and restaurants will no longer accept the paper £20 note. This is notably the same day as the old £50 note expiry date.

Are 20 and 50 pound notes going out of circulation?

30 September 2022 is the last day you can use our paper £20 and £50 notes. Many banks will accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. The Post Office may also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access at the Post Office.

Which notes are going out of circulation UK?

The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022. After this date, paper £20 and £50 banknotes will no longer be legal tender.

Is 50 pound paper note still valid?

The majority of paper £20 and £50 banknotes in circulation have been replaced with new polymer versions. But there is still around £14bn-worth unaccounted for. People have only 100 days left to use the paper Bank of England £20 and £50 banknotes before they will no longer be in circulation.

What is the last date to use old 20 notes?

Exchanging old notes

30 September 2022 is the last day you can use our paper £20 and £50 notes. Many banks will accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. The Post Office may also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access at the Post Office.

Can I still use old 20 notes in shops?

The £20 note going out of circulation means you will not be able to use the notes in shops, but you will be able to exchange them for new notes. Some banks and the Post Office may also accept them if you wish to deposit them into your bank account. You can also exchange your notes with the Bank of England.

Can you still use old 10 notes 2020?

The old paper £10 notes that were withdrawn from circulation on 1 March 2018 are no longer accepted as legal tender. This means you cannot use them to buy any goods or services whatsoever. However, all is not lost, as you can exchange your old £10 notes for new ones.

What do I do with old English bank notes?

At your bank

If you have a UK bank account, the simplest and quickest way to exchange your notes will normally be to deposit them with your bank. The Post Office Opens in a new window may also accept withdrawn notes as payment for goods and services, or as a deposit into any bank account you can access with them.

Are Bank notes legal tender?

Coins and banknotes are usually defined as legal tender in many countries, but personal cheques, credit cards, and similar non-cash methods of payment are usually not.

Are english Bank notes legal tender?

What's classed as legal tender varies throughout the UK. In England and Wales, it's Royal Mint coins Opens in a new window and Bank of England notes. In Scotland and Northern Ireland it's only Royal Mint coins and not banknotes. There are also some restrictions when using small coins.

Which pound notes are out of circulation?

When did the 1 pound note stop?

The one pound note was issued by the Bank of England for the first time in 1797 and continued to be printed until 1984. The note was withdrawn in 1988 due to inflation and was replaced by a coin.

Is there a 100 pound note?

The £100 note is currently the largest denomination of banknote issued by The Royal Bank of Scotland. The current Ilay series of banknotes was first issued in 1987. These banknotes feature a portrait of Lord Ilay, first governor of the bank, on the front. Lord Ilay's image is also used as a watermark on the notes.

Can shops refuse to take 50 notes?

The quick answer is yes, they can refuse to accept the notes. And not that are not legal tender, but the definition of the term can be interpreted differently. On the Bank of England's web site they state, “What is classed as legal tender varies throughout the UK.”

Can you swap old 20 notes at the bank?

Even after the old £20 notes have been withdrawn from circulation, the Post Office will accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account. And you can always exchange withdrawn notes directly with the Bank of England.

How do you get a 50 pound note?

A new £50 note featuring WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing has launched today - but you can only get your hands on the note in two locations. Cash fans can find the notes in the City of London, near the Bank of England - or at Bletchley Post Office.

How long can I use old 10 pound notes?

While the old paper £5 and £10 bank notes are no longer legal tender, you can still pay with the paper versions of both the £20 and £50 notes until 30 September 2022. After this date, they will no longer be classed as legal tender.

Are they making new 50 notes?

The new £50 note features British WW2 codebreaker and scientist Alan Turing as the iconic figurehead alongside the Queen. It was released earlier this year in June 2021, to commemorate the mathematician's would-be 109th birthday. The note is made of plastic, making it harder to rip and more durable for long-term use.

Can you still use old 5 notes 2021?

The only place you can now exchange your paper notes for crisp polymer notes is at The Bank of England. Banks, building societies and Post Offices no longer accept the paper note even for exchanges, so you will have to physically go down to the BoE if you want to get your hands on fresh plastic notes.