What notes are accepted in Northern Ireland?
The four banks authorised to issue banknotes in Northern Ireland are Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank and First Trust Bank (AIB).
- Ulster Bank has issued polymer £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.
- Bank of Ireland has issued polymer £5, £10 and £20 notes.
- Danske Bank has issued polymer £10 and £20 banknotes.
Are Northern Irish notes legal tender in Northern Ireland?
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).
Will English banks accept Northern Irish notes?
Bank of England notes are the only banknotes that are legal tender in England and Wales. 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.
How do I change old sterling 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 The Post Office Opens in a new window may also accept withdrawn notes as payment for goods and services, or as a deposit into any bank account you can access with them.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 paper 20 notes still legal tender in Northern Ireland?
The paper £20 notes issued by Bank of Ireland (UK) plc, AIB Group (UK) plc, Northern Bank Limited (trades as Danske Bank), and National Westminster Bank plc (trades as Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland) will also be withdrawn after 30 September 2022, and retailers and the public are also being advised to spend or deposit …
Where can I change Northern Irish notes to English?
Go into any UK bank outside of N Ireland and they’ll exchange yr NI notes for Uk standard currency. Most places accept northern Irish notes in the UK, or just ask people here for change in English notes if they have them.
Can shops refuse northern Irish notes?
Although it is legal tender, the shopkeeper can refuse to take them if they want to.
Can you still exchange old Sterling notes?
Exchanging old banknotes Many banks accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. The Post Office will also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access at the Post Office. And you can always exchange withdrawn notes with us.
Can you still exchange old sterling notes?
Is Bank of Ireland paper 20 notes still legal tender?
These banknotes will cease to be legal currency from midnight on 30th June 2022. For more information see our Banknotes section.
How do I exchange old sterling notes in Ireland?
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.