What type of money does scotland use

If you're not from the UK, your home bank will likely charge you for withdrawing money overseas; it pays to be aware of how much, as it may be much better to withdraw larger amounts less often.

If there's no ATM, it's often possible to get 'cash back' at a hotel or shop in remote areas — ie make a payment by debit card and get some cash back the cash amount is added to the transaction. Chip-and-PIN is the norm for card transactions; only a few places will accept a signature.

Be careful using bureaux de change; they may offer good exchange rates but frequently levy outrageous commissions and fees. The best-value places to change money in the UK tend to be travel agents. You'll normally find better rates in London than in Scotland, so do your changing there if you're visiting that city first. These "Scottish notes" are widely accepted throughout the United Kingdom, although cases have been reported of a few shops outside Scotland refusing them.

You will, however, not have a problem when using English notes anywhere in Scotland. If you are visiting from further afield, it is usually wisest to exchange your money into the local currency.

Scotland is a well developed country with a good economic infrastructure. For the average tourist, this means that they will find it relatively easy to get about and to exchange their money. Scotland also does not have any import or export restrictions on any form of money so visitors will not have to fret about whatever currency they carry into the country with them. Although the cost of staying in Edinburgh and eating out is relatively expensive, it balances out because most museums and the best places to visit in Edinburgh are free.

Edinburgh, like most of Scotland, has a temperate maritime climate with cold and humid winters and mild summers. Here are some examples of the Scottish banknotes: If you visit the Museum on the Mound you can even discover the truly fascinating history and development of the Scottish banknote.

How to pay? Where to exchange currency? Currency exchange in Scotland If you prefer to exchange money once you get to Scotland, you can do so in any bank or any exchange office.