Can I change ten £20 notes for 200 £1 coins post office?

TheBanker

karljt2013 wrote: »

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.

When I worked in a bank I would have done this if you were a customer. If you weren't a customer I would probably have done it because we ended up with far too many coins (paid in by local shops) and we got charged to send them away.

You might have luck if you try a "proper" bank (i.e. not an ex-building society), ask at a quiet time and ideally have an account there.

You could also try asking your local newsagent or corner shop as they get charged for banking coins so might be happy to swap if they have too many.

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GingerBob wrote: »

Wouldn't be surprised if they flagged this up as money laundering (not joking).

Wouldn't that be more likely if the OP wanted lots of new fivers?

G_M

TheShape wrote: »

That's one way to make sure you've always got a £1 coin for the trolley at Tesco!

You do realise you can get your £1 coin back when you've finished your shopping?

If not, which Tescos do you shop at cos I want your trolley!