They are more acceptable than the local currency Why do you need to change the notes? "A branch may be reluctant to provide change as they want to ensure they have enough for their own tills. Glasgow Shawarma King crowned best kebab shop in Scotland at UK awards. A spokesperson for the CSCB confirmed: Thanks to the work that the issuing banks have already undertaken to swap the older paper notes with the more secure, environmentally friendly polymer notes, the majority of 20 and 50 notes have already been replaced with polymer. We can then let you know and direct you to the Bank of England site for exchanging banknotes if we are unable to complete the transaction. Can you still use 1 pound notes in Scotland? M&S East Kilbride shoppers raging as town turns into 'laughing stock'. Most of the shops wouldnt accpt them in England, and we had to go to our Bank to have them changed to UK money! From Saturday, October 1, Bank of Scotland paper 20 and 50 notes will no longer be considered as legal tender, while paper notes from the Bank of England for the same denominations will expire on Friday (September 30). He penned an 18-month loan but that has been cut short. Old paper 20 and 50 notes are still legal tender, and the Bank of England has set a deadline of 30 September 2022 when they will be withdrawn from legal tender. Debit cards, cheques and contactless arent legal tender anywhere. Are old Scottish ten pound notes still legal tender? inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Clydesdale Bank will swap all Scottish banknotes for its own customers with a 250 allowance for non-customers. A Post Office spokesperson said: "Our guidance to postmasters is to accept Scottish notes in all UK branches, but not to pass them on to other customers outside of Scotland. They're legal tender in England so I'd just spend them! Technically neither Scottish nor NI notes are legal tender in England, but they are good tender. Scots have long had trouble getting their banknotes recognised south of the Border, with the response Its legal tender having become something of a trope. Are Scottish and Northern Irish bank notes "legal tender" and do shops in England have to accept them? And keep up to date with the latest rare coin news including a rare Blue Peter 50p coin that sold for 253 on eBay. Yes. Our neighbour built eyesore extension that we hatenow they could keep it, I worked in Wetherspoons for 5 years - here's the dishes you should avoid, Iconic dessert making a comeback in cost of living crisis - it only costs 2, Aldi shoppers rush to buy heating gadget that warms up your room 'in minutes', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. So I guess Spanish banks are able to refuse them. 9 years ago. Comments have been closed on this article. Banks should do it. A Post Office spokesperson, said: "Post Officesare not required to change notes for coins to customers, however, branches can do so at their own discretion. Which Scottish 20 notes are out of circulation? Mingay - who is originally from Barrhead - sent in a photo of the sign, which reads: We do not accept Scottish money., READ MORE:This is the remarkable history of every currency Scotland has ever had. Of course you can,i change them all the time in Eurochange,also Sheila's in indoor market ,only time I've had a problem was the barrel shop a few years ago when Eurochange was closed for a fiesta,they would change it but offered me a lower rate,needless to say . Similarly, the old pound coin has not been able to be used since 2017 when it was replaced by its newer 12-sided alternative. Large exchange offices at Schiphol or near Centraal station . The only exception is our Change-Giving service which is set up through a Business Bank Account - Stephen.". Find out more information by reading the Post Office Travel Money Card's terms and conditions. Thewithdrawal of Scottish paper notes coincides with the date of The Bank of England'swithdrawal of Bank of England 20 and 50 paper notes. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Editors' Code of Practice. Why couldnt they accept them in particular then? Something went wrong, please try again later. Chain stores should accept them unless the cashier is badly trained; small/independent shops most likely won't. Report inappropriate content C0rnc0b Cardiff, United. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. First Bus offer free service to Scotstoun Stadium for Glasgow Warriors games. Re: Scottish money. Can I change Scottish notes at the post office? The withdrawal of Scottish paper notes coincides with the withdrawal of Bank of . Done. However, people will still be able to exchange them at their bank branch. ", DWP Winter Fuel Payment worth up to 600 explained including eligibility criteria, Martin Compston slams 'disgraceful' mini-budget amid cost of living crisis, Paper 20 and 50 banknotes will expire within days as urgent deadline warning issued, Dad demands end to 'no rules care system' after baby son left for days with dead mum, B&M shoppers praise 12 'energy saving' hoodie ahead of the price cap increase, Businesses and shops may no longer be obliged to accept the paper notes. On the front of the 50 BOS note is Sir Walter Scott. 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Are Northern Bank notes valid 2022? Weve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country. Bank of Scotland 50 Pounds banknote (2007-2011 series) This fifty pounds bill measures 156mm by 85mm. Find your nearest participating branches. They said: "Sorry, you feel that way, but the branch is correct. If you want to pay for a pack of gum with a 50 note, its perfectly legal to turn you down. Old series Bank of England notes can be presented for exchange either in person at the Bank's premises in London, or sent by post (at the sender's risk) to: Dept NEX, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH. You can pay in cash and cheques at the counter of any Bank of Scotland branch or by using one of our Immediate Deposit Machines (if available). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I know that for some reason English (and it is only English - never had a problem in Scotland or Wales) seem to not accept them. Calls may be recorded. Paper bank notes will no longer be considered legal tender as public urged to swap them over. British Linen Bank!- what on earth is that!? The latest notes to be withdrawn from use are paper 20 and 50 notes, meaning people could be refused from using them from 1 October. These can be either deposited into their bank account or exchanged for polymer notes. . I used to frequent a pub in Oxford where lots of Scottish and Irish "expats" drank. Barclays, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank and the Post Office have agreed to exchange . You can either take them in directly, or send them in via post to Dept Nex, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. Post Office Travel Money Card is an electronic money product issued by First Rate Exchange Services Ltd pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Dad-of-three shot dead in gun horror survived earlier attempt on his life. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. Protect whats most important to you from your mobile phone to the future of your family. Scottish notes are Pound Sterling, and if youre a customer of ours, youll be able to deposit these in branch. It helps us and the Bank of England keep track of how much each individual has exchanged at our branches over a two-year period. Does anybody know if banks that offer exchanges can legally refuse to accept sterling just because its issued by Scottish banks? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-59177541', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');London where I can change my RBS/Clydesdale Scottish bank notes to Bank of England notes? The morning newsletter arrives every day before 9am and the evening newsletter, manually curated by the team, is sent between 4pm and 5pm, giving you a round up of the most important stories we've covered that day. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. The shortest of answers is yes, but no business is legally obliged to accept your money. You are correct that Northern Ireland banknotes are not legal tender. Thousands raised for Glasgow family heartbroken at death of 21-year-old in three-car crash horror. The local Post Office in the village of Headcorn, in Kent, has confirmed that it will not accept Scottish banknotes - although a reason why has not yet been forthcoming. Around 1.2bn worth of paper 20 and 50 banknotes have been deposited at the Post Office so far. Yes, as a Royal Bank of Scotland Bank customer you can swap, or deposit into your account, out of circulation coins/notes and replace them with new ones. Glaswegians are being urged to check their change as 'rare' coins continue to be sold on marketplaces such as eBay for hundreds of pounds - and in some cases, five figures. From breaking news to the latest on the coronavirus crisis in Scotland, we''ll have you covered. Su enfermedad es gravsima, y su cura limitada y perentoria. Youll need to produce valid photo ID of yourself to exchange banknotes so cant do it for someone else. What do I do with withdrawn banknotes that are older than the ones stated above? A shopper from Stroud tweeted his disbelief when a post office in Worcestershire refused to change a 10 note for coins, saying that their reasoning was 'nonsense'. Coins and notes that can be exchanged in payment of a debt. The former Celtic hero has been restricted to mostly appearances from the bench in the English Premier League this season with most of his minutes coming in the Europa League and cups. Once the September 30 deadline passes and the Bank of England has withdrawn the legal tender status of paper 20and 50 banknotes, people will still be able to deposit papernotesat their Post Office and in some banks. English retailers legally are obliged to take Scottish notes as they are sterling, however in some cases you might have to put up a bit of a fuss. Scottish polymer notes now account for about 90% of 20 notes and 50% of 50 bank notes circulating in Scotland. Weve made it easy for you to swap your withdrawn banknotes. After the deadline date, you will still be able to get your old 20 and 50 notes exchanged at your bank or Post Office. After the launch of polymer 5 and 10 notes by the Scottish . We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow city centre. All deposits made at an IDM will be processed the same working day if deposited before branch closing time. Scottish paper notes will continue to be . RBS have branches throughout (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The Post Office branches offering this banknote exchange service have been selected by the Bank of England to offer coverage in popular tourist locations across the UK. Assuming you have a bank account, pay in the old 20 notes and withdraw the same amount of new ones. Sounds like a Belfast thing, didn't it used to be famous for linen? Scottish notes seem to work all right in the self-checkouts at my local Sainsburys, which is in Scotland. Customers can deposit their paper notes free of charge at their bank. After that Scotland won't have any currency at all. Swap cash or deposit old notes at your bank The quickest and easiest way to exchange your old banknotes is to deposit them into your own personal UK bank account. They can roughly assess how much of each coin they will need, with a little extra just in case of more customers than usual or more withdrawals or such. Alternatively, the Post Office allows you to deposit old notes into a wider range of bank accounts, which is ideal for those who don't live . This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. An update on the planned redesign will be presented to councillors next week after architects completed the second of four design phases. Try spending one of them in certain shops in England though and youre buggered. Mark King. If you attempt to settle a debt wit. Yes, you can. Paisley dad's leg 'explodes' when he is hit by stray firework at party. Just like on the English notes, they "promise t. The Headcorn Post Office said that their postmaster would be in touch to explain the policy. Destination Expert for Cardiff Level Contributor 10,156 posts 74 reviews Answer (1 of 15): "legal tender" is a very misunderstood term and nowt to do with this. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Issuing banks will continue to accept all Scottish notes from their customers which can be deposited into their bank accounts. The Bank of England have confirmed that old 50 notes expired on Wednesday 30 September 2022. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The conversation will go back to what it should be about people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Bearsden Range Rover driver who mounted pavement and caused death crash gets 12 month ban. Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in April 1775. (although some "English"-branded banks will dispense English notes, as Rabbit points out), but both Scottish and English notes are accepted pretty much everywhere, and (correction) sometimes retailers may give you English notes in change if they've picked some up . For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Old paper 20 notes are going out of circulation, everything you need to know about the polymer 20 note, how to check if your new 50 note is a "rare" one, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Over 140 objections were submitted in response to plans to build flats on Ingram Street with concerns raised that the development could threaten the future of a nearby music venue. While both can be generally used throughout UK, you will have problems using them outside UK - not everywhere but a lot of the times. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists. It's not something we offer to help prevent Money Laundering. A simple google search will enable you to find the various branches but in all honesty I really wouldn't worry about it unless you're planning a serious money laundering operation. Cheltenham Festival 2023: Can this year's Ladies' Day crowds top these fashionistas? Both the old 10 note and the old 5 note are no longer in circulation, but if you still have some, there are a number of options. He wrote: "I called into Post Office today and asked if they could change a 10 note for coins. Come join the discussion about residency, taxes, documents, visas, travel, health care, finances, banking, classifieds, and more! What Scottish notes are in circulation? "The Scottish note issuing banks will continue to accept old paper-based notes and there are currently no plans to change this.. The Scottish note issuing banks will continue to accept old paper based notes and there are currently no plans to change this ." Advice to customers and non-customers for exchanging notes. Paper 20 and 50 notes are due to expire this week. The mysterious street has been described as Glasgows hidden gem. RBS explains that customers can swap old coins and notes for newer ones. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Their intrinsic value is the same as English pounds sterling and it is still legal to use them as a method of payment in the UK so there should not be a problem. We have set a deadline for using paper 20 and 50 notes as September 30. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. It has said it will give people six months' notice to use the notes once it makes the announcement. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to can be accepted throughout the United Kingdom. The paper notes have not been valid since after September 30, 2022. I am staying in the financial district during my stay, so I'm sure there must be a bank who will do this? They are also harder to counterfeit than paper notes. Please report any comments that break our rules. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused by our branch in Kent not accepting Scottish notes and are in contact with the postmaster about this.". We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. Exchanging old banknotes You may be able to deposit withdrawn notes at your own bank or with the Post Office. He added: "English notes and Royal Mint coins are, 1p and 2 p coins are only legal in settlement of a debt up to 20p. Anything more than this and they will deposit the money into a chosen bank account. Theres a 300 limit to how much each person can exchange in branches. Never had any problems spending Scottish banknotes south of the boarder. The Scottish independence referendum will not affect your trip or your currency. Something went wrong, please try again later. But the Bank of England claims there is still 6bn worth of paper 20 banknotes and 8bn worth of paper 50 banknotes in circulation. You just need to show us a valid photo ID. 22 February 2020 at 12:00PM Oldbiggles Forumite 499 Posts contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Alternatively, you may use. Save. Old notes can also be exchanged by posting them to the Bank of England, although this raises the risk of loss or theft. Since 2015, polymer notes have been phased into print as they are longer-lasting, have new security features and environmental benefits. "Technically neither Scottish nor NI notes are legal tender in England". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. . Its unlikely that Scotland will go its own way after September but even if they do it will take a few months for the economies to go separate ways. Please check and enter it again. "Issuing banks will continue to accept all Scottish notes from their own customers. Especially since it is not illegal to accept them and they can be exchanged for Bank of England notes of the same value. They are pretty rare over here so you might get the occasional odd look but I've never had anyone turn one away. WARNING: Graphic images within this article. The paper notes have been replaced with Polymer versions which are already in circulation. I suppose anywhere that has a large portion of visiting Scots are used to them. However, you can still exchange your old notes at the Bank of England or a Post Office branch. The National was made aware of the policy by local teacher David Mingay, who spotted a sign while visiting the village where he used to live. The withdrawal of Scottish paper notes coincides with the withdrawal of Bank of . The Light Blues have allowed the midfielder to return to his parent club early ahead of the start of the new MLS season. 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