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Can I change ten £20 notes for 200 £1 coins post office?
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karljt2013
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Can I change ten £20 notes for 200 £1 coins at a post office or bank with no fee? Where can I do this for no fee?
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where you have an account they will normally do it for free. If they don't want to then change a bit at a time. £40 here and there, soon be sorted. You won't be able to pay a fine in £ coins though if that's the planMr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.0
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That's one way to make sure you've always got a £1 coin for the trolley at Tesco!0
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Is it for business or personal use?0
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I tried changing money at the post office once, and was abruptly told "we're not a bank".....Live for what tomorrow has to bring, not what yesterday has taken away0
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karljt2013 wrote: »Can I change ten £20 notes for 200 £1 coins at a post office or bank with no fee? Where can I do this for no fee?
Wouldn't be surprised if they flagged this up as money laundering (not joking).0 -
indierocker85 wrote: »I tried changing money at the post office once, and was abruptly told "we're not a bank".....0
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indierocker85 wrote: »I tried changing money at the post office once, and was abruptly told "we're not a bank".....
Opposite to my experience yesterday at a P.O., after using my debit card to pay for stamps and a Special Delivery package, I was asked if I wanted cash too from the card.
I wish I had now, because visiting my bank's cash machine nearby revealed that it was out of action.:o0 -
Mr.Generous wrote: »where you have an account they will normally do it for free. If they don't want to then change a bit at a time. £40 here and there, soon be sorted. You won't be able to pay a fine in £ coins though if that's the plan
No it's nothing like that.0 -
jonesMUFCforever wrote: »Is it for business or personal use?
We care for two people with learning difficulties under the "Shared Lives" Scheme. Each of them is allowed exactly £8.00 daily for their dinner/lunch due to budgeting constraints. We are sick of coppering up trying to find £1 coins. They cannot manage debit cards and stick to their budget.
We are responsible for their finances and are scrutinised by the local authority if we allow them to overspend.0 -
I think trying a bank has a better chance of success. I have often asked for change as a customer and not an eyelid has been batted.0
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