Currency

The unit of currency is pounds sterling(British Pound). The province's four main banks (Bank of Ireland, Northern Bank/Danske Bank (new banknotes coming in 2013), Ulster Bank and First Trust Bank) issue their own sterling banknotes which circulate alongside Bank of England and Scottish notes in Northern Ireland. Many shops do not accept £50 notes, due to the perceived fear of counterfeits.Northern Irish banknotes are valid as legal currency in the rest of the United Kingdom ,and there is no reason for them to be refused; however, some businesses may not accept them often due to ignorance. If you experience problems, then simply exchange them for Bank of England notes at any bank for no charge.

Northern Irish banknotes are very difficult to exchange outside the UK, where foreign banks are generally unfamiliar with the notes, so they should be either spent or exchanged for Bank of England notes before leaving the UK.

Euros are accepted at some High Street stores, as well as almost all shops in border towns such as Newry and Derry, but this should not be relied upon and the exchange rates are usually poor, so you're advised to change your money into sterling.Also remember that Euros ARE NOT legal tender in Northern Ireland as above says some places will accept them especially near the Border with Ireland, but people do NOT have to accept them as they are not legal tender, so simply exchange your euro into pounds!

If you're travelling onwards to the Republic of Ireland, remember that you'll need Euros.