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Cash rules for United Kingdom

Official currency GBP

How much cash can you carry?

There is no limit on the amount, the obligation is to declare rather than to stay below a cap. Declare GBP 10,000 or more on entry to United Kingdom.

Families and groups

The threshold applies to the combined amount carried by a family or group travelling together: not to each person separately.

Limits

Bringing cash in

GBP 10,000

Reporting threshold. Carry what you like, declare above this.

Declare cash of GBP 10,000 or more carried between Great Britain and any other country. Northern Ireland has separate rules.

Taking cash out

GBP 10,000

Reporting threshold. Carry what you like, declare above this.

The same threshold applies on the way out.

How to declare

Use the Declare cash online (GOV.UK) or form C9011.

If you do not declare

Cash may be seized and a penalty of up to GBP 5,000 applied.

Specific routes

Sources: rules as of 22 September 2026. General information, not legal advice; check the official authority before travelling.