London 2012 UIG - FAQs

Q. Can I pay for things throughout Britain using Travelers’ Checks?

A. While many people who visit Britain rely on travelers' checks for security reasons, please note that travelers' checks are rarely accepted in shops, restaurants, train stations and so on in the UK.

Travelers' Checks issued by the major companies (AmEx, Visa, etc) are, however, recognised and exchanged by banks, many hotels and on-street 'bureaux de change' (mainly found in the most popular areas for tourists, such as London's West End), so they remain a secure option.

You'll simply have to change them into GBP/Pounds Sterling at your convenience when you've arrived in the UK.

(It's probably a good idea to change some of your own currency into Pounds (cash) before you travel to Britain just to keep you going when you first get here).

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