Can you accept Northern Ireland banknotes in England?
There are two banks in Northern Ireland which issue bank notes and, although this cash is in sterling, it is not actually legal tender in England. Many retailers will still accept them but they are under no obligation to do so, according to the Bank of England.
Can you still use old Northern Bank notes?
Older banknotes, issued by Northern Bank and Northern Bank Limited are taken out of circulation. These discontinued Pound Sterling bills are no longer accepted for exchange at banks and exchange offices outside Northern Ireland. We exchange for free these withdrawn Northern Bank banknotes free of charge.
What Northern Ireland bank notes out of circulation?
Read more on polymer banknotes in Northern Ireland . First Trust (AIB) banknotes will cease to be legal currency on 30 June 2022. After that date, any branch in Northern Ireland will exchange First Trust Bank banknotes for Bank of England banknotes, or other sterling banknotes of equivalent value, free of charge.
Can you use Northern Irish money in Scotland?
Scottish and Northern Ireland banknotes are not legal tender, not even in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In fact, no banknote (including Bank of England notes) qualifies for the term ‘legal tender’ in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Are Northern Bank notes valid 2021?
All current Northern Bank branded banknotes will retain their face value as promissory notes. Our bank notes can be accepted across the UK as they are valid sterling notes.
Can you spend Northern Ireland money in England?
Scottish, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Manx banknotes are not legal tender in England and Wales. However, they are not illegal under English law and creditors and traders may accept them if they so choose.
Is the old 20 still in circulation?
Paper £20 notes go out of circulation on Wednesday, September 30, 2022. Until then, you can still use the old £20 notes as they are accepted as legal tender. If you’re looking to exchange any old notes, The Bank of England website has further information. And, you can always exchange withdrawn notes with us.
Which sterling notes are out of circulation?
The paper £10 and £5 banknotes are no longer legal tender – while paper £20 and £50 notes cannot be used after September 2022. On top of that, there are about £109m in the older round pound coins that have not been banked, according to the Royal Mint.
Does Northern Ireland have its own banknotes?
Banknotes have been issued for use specifically in Northern Ireland since 1929, and are denominated in pounds sterling. They are legal currency, but technically not legal tender anywhere (including Northern Ireland itself).
