Purchasing Euros and Pounds for British Isles Cruise

[Cotswold Eagle]

23 minutes ago, Island2Dweller said:

"(I'll be in one in London in July to trade obsolete £20 notes...)"

Unless you have an account with them, UK banks won't do this.  (Money laundering rules).  You need to visit the Bank of England (weekdays only) in Threadneedle Street, who will change them.

Exchange of some old notes (the most recent withdrawn series, up to a value of £300) is also now possible at some Post Offices. 
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/banknote-exchange

[markeb]

5 hours ago, Cotswold Eagle said:

Exchange of some old notes (the most recent withdrawn series, up to a value of £300) is also now possible at some Post Offices. 
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/banknote-exchange

That’s actually the more likely plan. There appears to be a participating Post Office 2-3 minutes from our hotel. So I still won’t make it to a bank lobby!