I sold an item on ebay and someone sent me cash. She is from scotland and I am from England, she sent me a scottish note, would I still be able to use it. If not what should I do? Can I trade it somewhere for english note?
2007-09-24 21:20:20 · 26 answers · asked by ms_jaffa_cake 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Yes but some people/places dont like taking them
2007-09-24 21:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by criminal convictions 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can spend Scottish notes in England and they have the same value as the English notes. Though technically you should not have a problem using Scottish notes in England occasionally English shop keepers will not accept a Scottish note. Bank of England and Northern Ireland bank notes are legal tender in Scotland.
2007-09-24 21:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland no banknotes – not even ones issued in those nations – are legal tender, although Bank of England one pound notes were when they existed: Bank of England notes of under five pounds value are legal tender. Scottish and Northern Irish notes are 'promissory notes' (defined as legal currency), essentially cheques made out from the bank to 'the bearer', as the wording on each note says.
2007-09-25 01:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by clint_slicker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they shouldn't be refused, but as you say sometimes they are. This is really down to the discretion of the place you are purchasing from, or the person operating the till. Unfortunately, some places have it as their policy that only English bank notes are acceptable, using the 'excuse' that Scottish notes are harder to confirm that they're not counterfeit. However, it is down to the shop in question - remember that it is actually the shop's decision whether to accept any form of payment or not. I know a number of shops that decline to take English £50 notes, and it is entirely legal to do so even though it's legitimate English currency.
2016-05-18 00:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by jamey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Scottish banknotes, whether issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the Bank of Scotland or the Clydesdale Bank, they are all legal tender in England.
2007-09-25 05:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by robin redbreast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not had a problem for about forty years except once recently with a Scottish £50.00 note in one shop.Once upon a time even cabbies at Kings Cross and Euston wouldn't take them! But whether they are actually legal tender I am not sure. Does anyone know if the old rules still apply? Copper coins were not legal tender for more than a few shillings at one time nor silver for more than a few pounds.
2007-09-24 21:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
technically they should be OK, however sometimes english shops wont take it as apparently they say scottish notes are more easily forged and they wont risk it.....how this can be true considering it is the same people who the money i dont know!!
As long as she didnt send you pound notes you should be OK using it, as you will know you dont get pound notes in england however we still do up here! If she did send you pound notes you are in luck as they are rather rare and my guess is that in 10 years or so they will be worth a fortune, think they sometimes sell on Ebay for profit even now!!!
If you have any trouble spending it i woudl take it to your nearest bank to exchange after obviously giving the shopkeeper greif for being so stupid.....Scotland is not a seperate country, a quick back handed slap or glasgow kiss should suffice!!
hope that helps!!
2007-09-25 00:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by Dollypants 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of wrong answers here.
Scottish bank notes are NOT legal tender in England. They are not even legal tender in Scotland !!!. They have the status of a promissory note only.
Some English shops will accept them but they are not obliged to do so. Take them to a bank and exchange them for English ones.
England no longer has a £1 note so don't expect anyone except a bank to accept them.
Ian M
2007-09-24 22:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by Ian M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The practical advice offered so far is generally correct. To be on the safe side, take it to a bank or post office and swap it for English currency.
Scottish bank notes are not legal tender, although they are legal currency. In fact the concept of legal tender is pretty much irrelevant and therefore a red herring.
2007-09-25 00:28:26 · answer #9 · answered by apollonius 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Techniaclly I believe they are not legal tender but I use them all the time in England and don't have any issues. If it bothers you though take it to the bank and they will swap it out - especially an RBS branch!
Many businesses will even accept Euros so a Scottish note is not a problem. It is still part of the UK and hopefully will remain so for a long time !!!
2007-09-24 21:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by ShuggieMac 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm Scottish and this is not a problem unless it is £1 notes as England don't use them
2007-09-24 21:26:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋