�5 note

[Annie W]

I found an old five pound note in a cupboard and wondered if I can still use it? It's the one with George Stephenson on the back.

[squarebear]

No. I once tried to spend one when it had Wellington on the back and was refused. You could try taking it to a bank but I think they will refuse it.

[dzug]

Yes you can use it - at worst you will have to pay it in to your bank account if they won't just change it.

Shops are unlikely to take it but a dozy assistant might not notice.

[leg_end758]

shops wont accept ti .
i dont think that has a hologram on it .
if it doesnt theyd need to be really dumb.

pay it into the bank

safest bet

[kempie]

The George Stephenson (Series E) �5 note had its legal tender status withdrawn in November 2003.

Some banks, building societies, and Post Offices may still accept the most recent (2003???) of the notes withdrawn from circulation for deposit to customer accounts or exchange for current series notes. However, agreeing to exchange these notes is at the discretion of the individual institution.
All Bank of England notes from which legal tender status has been withdrawn remain payable at face value forever at the Bank of England in London.

[PrinceRainie]

Take it to your bank...they wil swap it.....trust me.