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Is it easy to exchange £50 notes in Thailand?

James ******
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Do they exchange £50 notes easily in Thailand
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Exchanging £50 notes in Thailand is possible, but certain conditions must be met. Currency exchanges only accept notes that are in pristine condition—no tears, rips, or any signs of wear like writing or marks. Many users recommend ordering new or 'mint' notes from UK banks before traveling to ensure successful exchanges. Some exchanges may offer slightly better rates for £50 notes compared to smaller denominations. Overall, while there are no major barriers to exchanging £50 notes, maintaining their condition is critical for acceptance.
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Simon *********
Simon *********
Not easy to change use £20 notes
David ******
David ******
No

Typically the exchanges like Clean £5/£10/£20 notes.

Clean means no heavily creased notes, no Writing on the notes and no tears in them
Joachim ************
Joachim ************
...you have to wash and iron it carefully .
Yorgos **************
Yorgos **************
If it's a question,. where's the question mark?
Dennis ************
Dennis ************
Sure for 50Baht
Ian *************
Ian *************
They take chickens dogs cats etc
Kemal ******
Kemal ******
Go to any of the Super Rich branches either at the airport or other branches. You will get a better rate for £50 notes. I never had a problem. In addition, carrying small notes take up too much space when travelling. Most banks in the UK now dispense £50's from cash machines.
Dennis **********
Dennis **********
Not easily ,you have to do the macarana whilst humming the national anthem then they might give you the proper rate
Brian **********
Brian **********
Yes, I always take £50 notes to Thailand
Spencer *******
Spencer *******
Was at super rich at the airport yesterday you actually get .10 thb better rate for 50 over the lower denominations.
Sean *****
Sean *****
@Spencer ******
I sure that was true , however in general the airport rate is usually well below what you can get out side so I personally wouldn’t advise anyone to change any more than essential maybe taxi ect at the airport
Spencer *******
Spencer *******
@Sean ****
went downstairs to super rich
Winston ********
Winston ********
only the new notes. I have the older ones and they are rejected in Thailand and Philippines. I reached out to a friend in the UK and he said they are now obsolete. A pity I hung on to a few of them too long
Jo **********
Jo **********
they did
Martin *********
Martin *********
Nine bob notes are fine, as long as they're not bent.
Dave ********
Dave ********
They prefer them as long as they are in mint condition
Paul *******
Paul *******
Love them. Better rates too
Ray ********
Ray ********
Some exchanges actually prefer them and yes you will get a better rate!
Larry *******
Larry *******
They have to be in pristine condition i have done a couple of times
Joe ******
Joe ******
yes
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
Yes always unmarked no tears I use them regularly
Robert **********
Robert **********
The girls love them , they will tack out 😁
Luke **********
Luke **********
No !!!!!
Steven ***********
Steven ***********
No problem at all. I get all new 50s from the bank just before I go and all get accepted
Alan ***********
Alan ***********
Best rate for £50
Chris *********
Chris *********
£50 notes are best imo because they are rarely used in Uk so are usually in better condition. Also you might get a slightly better rate
Vinay ********
Vinay ********
I found the prices are the same whichever notes you use as long as they are clean and crisp
Sean *****
Sean *****
@Vinay *******
I think you will find majority give less rate if you change £10 or £5
Vinay ********
Vinay ********
@Sean ****
yes, you are right. I've not used less than £20 so that seems fair
Ivan *********
Ivan *********
@Sean ****
You are Correct .
Paul *******
Paul *******
Every year I take £50 notes never a problem but it’s correct they need to be in good condition.
Rod *******
Rod *******
It's weird that they only take perfect notes. Does anyone know why?
Ivan *********
Ivan *********
@Rod ******
You are correct , When I go to Thailand I use Superrich and they are very selective about the appearance /Condition . I have a joke with my Bank -I ask if they can iron my 50 pound notes .....😁
Joe ******
Joe ******
Yes do it all the time
Michael ***************
Michael ***************
Yes, and some places (eg Superrich) will give a slightly better rate for them.
Gary *****
Gary *****
Get new notes order from your bank any mark especially pen mark or writing they definitely won’t take them.
Patrick ********
Patrick ********
Yes I asked this question just yesterday..
Eroll *********
Eroll *********
If the are mint.

You get a very good (probably the best rate at the airport. But only in the basement. It’s a 8% difference with upstairs.

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Jay *********
Jay *********
What the difference in rate between £50s and £20s.

Only way to get £50s is to go and wait at Bank for me. Might not be worth the hassle.
Gary *********
Gary *********
@Jay ********
I usually order my £50 notes to the bank, it’s not a big difference in Superrich stores in Thailand, I think you’d get maybe 100 baht extra per £500 or something so it’s not exactly massive money
Gary *********
Gary *********
Yes but the notes need to be perfect, they prefer the £50 notes anyway and you’ll get a tiny bit more baht for them (its not a lot but anything is better than nothing)
AL **************
AL **************
Chicks at nana will love em
Steve ***********
Steve ***********
As long as they are in near perfect condition, no problem, however I did have a problem once in Patong, I was issued the £50 along with many others by the Midland bank in the Uk, the exchange teller said it was fake, within minutes two policemen arrived, I was asked if I had more £50 pound notes, I said yes in my hotel room safe. I was escorted on the back of a police motorcycle back to my hotel, where they inspected every single £50 note. They said they were all good and left. They even gave me back the “fake” and told me not to try to cash it anywhere else and return it to my Uk bank. I did, my bank said it wasn’t fake and credited my account £50 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
@Steve **********
what a story!
Arnold **********
Arnold **********
Bigger is better
Prakash *******
Prakash *******
They love £50 notes make sure not torn or marked.
John **********
John **********
They even do £100 notes
Peter **********
Peter **********
@John *********
ok thought scottish notes not accepted, not that i've ever had any
Peter **********
Peter **********
I think the £100 scottish notes were not legal tender after
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/23. I've never seen one.
John **********
John **********
@Peter *********
you may never have seen one but I've had a number over the years. Still legal tender but difficult to spend in the UK outside Scotland where they are readily accepted. They are also accepted at currency exchanges in Thailand
Roger *******
Roger *******
@John *********
£100 🤔
John **********
John **********
@Roger ******
don't think you have them in Wales (or England). Known as a pink salmon in Scotland
Grannylla ***********************
Grannylla ***********************
Any bank
Rhys ********
Rhys ********
Just make sure there in good nick and you will have no problems
John ********
John ********
They will have to be perfect as new ones or they will not take them
Rob **********
Rob **********
They basically have to be in pristine condition.
Phill *****
Phill *****
I had no problem when I exchanged some last year.
Phil ******
Phil ******
@James *****
as long as they are clean
Malcolm *************
Malcolm *************
All GBP notes inc. £50 need to be pristine condition no rips and definitely no writing or marks on them 👍
James ******
James ******
OP
Thanks for advice will make sure they are mint
Boran *****
Boran *****
Unmarked & not torn in any way. When you withdraw in the U.K. you should mention this to the bank and give them notice. Check them while still in the bank. Tell them you need pristine notes.
Peter **********
Peter **********
Boran Bkk ecactly go through them ons by one and ask them to change the damaged ones there and then
David *******
David *******
No problem with £50 notes but as with all notes they tend to be very fussy. No writing, no tears, no dirty marks. Need to be in very good condition
Duncan **********
Duncan **********
Yes no problem if perfect condition. I had 2 that weren't perfect and couldn't get anyone to exchange
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
Yes, but all notes whatever value or currency have to be near perfect, without tears, rips or any marks of any kind.
Paul ********
Paul ********
You can cachet more for £50’s just make sure they have no marks or tears as they won’t take them
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Paul *******
have you tried rearing the new BoE plastic notes ;)
Paul ********
Paul ********
@Graham *****
not yet but expect they will be fine as they don’t tear and no markings on them
James ******
James ******
OP
@Graham *****
I've had the new plastic notes snap on me before
James ******
James ******
OP
Brian *********
Brian *********
They typically only deal with flawless recent notes. Otherwise, chances are they will decline an exchange.
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
@Brian ********
try to use £20 notes
Brian *********
Brian *********
@Gordon ******
tagged wrong person. 👍

And that doesn’t matter. I’ve had them decline a fiver that was fine. 😉
James ******
James ******
OP
Dave *******
Dave *******
@James *****
I always change £50 but no pen marks or rips etc . Otherwise won’t change them

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