are northern ireland bank notes valid in the rest of the UK?

Answer 1

theoretically ... but best to change them at a bank as shops have to check for fake notes & this may confuse them
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Answer 2

Strictly speaking, they aren't even legal tender in Northern Ireland. But then nor are Bank of England notes - only coins are legal tender in Northern Ireland.

This makes them different from Scottish bank notes, as they are officially legal tender in Scotland.

Putting that to one side, they aren't actually legal tender but some shops will accept them, all banks, and most Bureaux-de-Change.
Scottish notes tend to be more widely accepted, simply because more people know what they are.

You'll probably find that in areas where lots of Northern Irish people visit (Liverpool, Glasgow) the shops are more willing to accept them than in other areas. Also, immigrant shop staff are less likely to accept them, simply because they are less likely to know about them (unless they are Irish immigrants, of course).

Answer 3

They are legal tender but shopkeepers rarely accept them because they dont recognise them - just like scottish notes. The banks will accept them but only your own bank as others don't usually provide cash exchange for free to other bank customers- for obvious reasons.

Answer 4

Yes they are, it has the same value, the southern Ireland punt is worth a little less.

Answer 5

Shops may not accept them, but the banks should.

Answer 6

as long as it says sterling on it they SHOULD take it also check for the man on the water mark its not in the middle i think its on the right hand side of the note. but u will get hasselled unfortunately so prepare for grief.

Answer 7

it depends if the ink is still wet, i doubt they are legal tender

Answer 8

no ;but i belive parts of scotland take them.