Currency
In Scotland, the unit of currency is the pound (£), which is used throughout the entire UK. All major credit cards can also be used across Scotland, with Visa and MasterCard being most widely accepted.
Scotland has its own bank notes that look different to those in the rest of the UK, however their value is the same. Both Scottish and UK-wide notes can be used throughout Scotland.
Banking
With more than 300 years of banking experience, your money is in safe hands in Scotland. With a large variety of banks offering different types of services, we have everything to meet your financial needs. Most banks in Scotland are open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm. In addition, many banks are also open on a Saturday morning.
You’ll find cash machines (ATM) everywhere in our larger towns and cities, and most rural areas will have at least one place where you can withdraw cash. Our cash machines will accept international bank cards and credit cards, as long as they have a four-digit PIN code.
Exchanging Currency
Foreign currency is rarely accepted, but don’t worry, it’s easy to exchange any foreign currency in Scotland. Banks, hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks can be found at our international airports and also in most of our city centres.
