Currency Information:CurrencySee the individual
Money sections within the
Jersey,
Guernsey,
Isle of Man and
Northern Ireland sections for information on currency specific to these regions.
Pound (GBP; symbol £) = 100 pence. Notes are in denominations of £50, 20, 10 and 5. Additional bank notes issued by Scottish banks (including £1 notes) are legal tender in all parts of the UK. Coins are in denominations of £2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pence.
Currency ExchangeMoney can be exchanged
in banks, exchange bureaux and many hotels. The exchange bureaux are often open outside banking hours but charge higher commission rates. All major currencies can be exchanged.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Cash can be obtained from a multitude of ATMs available across the country.
Traveller's ChequesWidely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0930-1630 (there may be some variations in closing times). Some branches of certain banks are open Saturday morning; some all-day Saturday.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| $1.00= | £0.51 |
| €1.00= | £0.68 |
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