In London... whatÂ´s preferible: US dollars or EUROS?

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nicholsonuk

Â£Â£Â£Â£Â£Â£Â£Â£Â£ only (occassional acceptance of Euros but only in the very large high street stores). NO-ONE in England will accept dollars for day-to-day purchases (only any use in Banks). Despite what Americans may hope, we are still our own soverign Nation. Â£ only please my good fellow. God save the Queen

old know all

There are a number of shops that will accept Euros, although you will get a poor exchange rate. No-one wants dollars - at the rate they're falling, they'll be worth less by the time we get them to the bank.

Sarah A

This is a bit of a silly question. You don't go to the States or Continental Europe expecting them to take pounds sterling, why would you expect us to take Euros or Dollars in London? Of course, there are a few touristy or high street shops that will give you a terrible rate for the inconvenience of changing the money, but seriously, get pounds.

Rainmaker

Well, like others have said, it's ideal to have Sterling on you.
There are a few stores that will accept Euros, around Central London. Usually large chain stores. However, you wouldn't be getting the best deal for it, and also, the majority of stores won't accept them. Use Sterling if you can.

fdm215

Some places might accept Euros (large hotel chains for example). However, you will probably pay such a large service fee by way of the exchange rate you receive, it certainly wouldn't be worth any convenience you might expect. Better to you use Visa or Mastercard.

Jack W

well if you dont want to get them changed into british pounds then i would probably think they would take euros seen as though dollars are only in america but we are part of europe and i think in time we will be changing to euros anyway so there euro's

markclitheroe

Bring your own currency as most currency exchange outlets will change most national banknotes into pounds stirling. If that's not possible, Euros are preferable over dollars as they can be used in some shops.

hayley m

get them changed into british pounds or the post offices in london can change them for you but some hotels let you pay in euros as they can change it later but it is easier to just change it

Briu1970

You will find that British Pounds are the easiest. All credit cards are accepted although you might find some problems using American Express. Most shops don't take it.
You would be best buying British Pounds - travellers cheques.

dave o

you'll need sterling 99% of the time,some places will take funny money but you'll get ripped off.........I'm not even sure it's legal to take foreign....is it?

Joule

euros are worth about twice as much, or it might be that thats the value they hold, so euro would be best...you have more value in one euro..even though its the same get it?

clubber20_06

I work in a shop which has a buro that will change your dollars to pounds. It is a high rate though, as 2.61
We also take dollars, along with every other currency available
We take all kinds of cards, including American Express and Euro Card, so you wont be without a way to pay in our shop.
I know a few others that does the same, however there are not many!

Angel

London is in England, so get them changed into pounds sterling.

lukee

You are far more likely to have Euros accepted than dollars but as others have said you get a very poor exchange rate in shops so the best thing to do is to change them into pounds when you arrive or pay by credit card

Angel A

I don't think anywhere in London will take dollars but some will take Euros. The problems with spending Euros in London are

1 You need to check before you buy that they will be accepted as most places will not take them

2 The exchange rate will be poor

If you are doing Europe and Great Britain then you really would be better off using a Visa Card wherever possible and only purchasing a small amount of currency for the little things in life such as papers, machines etc.

Hope this helps

Ken B

Neither, they are both foreign currencies

carmel_andrews

only the major high street multiples might except euro's (but not USD) and that includes certain department stores (i.e. John Lewis, DH Evens, Selfridges etc)

Niall S

Pounds Sterling, as you will get ripped off (even more than the Bureau De Change)

icam62

London is in Britain so pounds, we don't use dollars or euros

CherryD

The British pound, there are many place to change up money tho

luddite

Why would UK shops accept US dollars? Think about it.
Some larger shops may accept Euros but I wouldn't rely on it. Here's a thought, why not bring the legal tender of the UK? Crazy, I know.

ronaldoloveselmo

euro are. i was recently over there with a friend and had forgotten to change my money but they accepted it :)

electric_barbarella81

Some large chain stores WILL accept dollars and euros. I worked in a large music store that did, although it was a bit of a hassle to put it through the till. But out of the two, Euros is much more preferable.

On the Sleigh (again!)

Return tickets.

finephilly

For us, Dollars. For you, Euro's.

Thin Kaboudit

Londoners are unlikely to be thrilled with either option. Britons are not typically imbued with the same "business ethic" as Americans, and would usually go without rather than accommodate a deviation in their "normal business practices". Think about it, there is no significant difference between the typical Brit and the typical American EXCEPT that the British seem to enjoy being uncomfortable and underserved! (This is hardly true of all of them: look at Richard Branson....but then much of Britain thoroughly disapprove of him!)

I would take pounds if I were you. It'll be FAR less hassle!

diamond dog

For every $10 I'll give you a Â£1 and for every 20 Euro I'll give you a Â£1.

mjb 1

Visa or Mastercard

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