It's getting near the end date and I just remembered we have £80 in old notes - no more sterling at all. We missed our chance in July and might not be in the Uk again for 2+ years. So I'd like to change it before then.
What's the position with posting notes to a UK bank - is it safe? I've an account there, or Bank of England. I'd say they'll accept them but it seems risky. Obviously then I'd have no cash when going over. I'd rather change them here so posting's a last resort.
In all likelihood, no to all three. Some High Street banks will continue to accept old notes when lodged to an account with them, but they won't offer straight note swaps.
There is no deadline to exchange old banknotes with the Bank of England. But it is usually easier and quicker to exchange notes at your own bank or at the Post Office.
www.bankofengland.co.uk
Post Office branches that will exchange withdrawn notes
There is no deadline to exchange old banknotes with the Bank of England. But it is usually easier and quicker to exchange notes at your own bank or at the Post Office.
www.bankofengland.co.uk
Post Office branches that will exchange withdrawn notes
Just to be aware that if you intend to use a foreign currency exchange to change any old sterling notes, some of them have a cut off. For example, one of them in Dublin will no longer accept the £20 and £50 notes after close of business today (19th September).