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		kerrsclyde on July 15, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Alan Turing to feature on new £50 note Shops can refuse to accept them but if you are using them to settle a debt; pay restaurant bill / taxi ride then they cannot legally be refused.

jk563 on July 15, 2019 | [–]

Yes they can. It means they can't sure you for not paying though.

[1] https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/knowledgebank/what-is-legal-...

quickthrower2 on July 15, 2019 | [–]

Cue debate about if stamps must be accepted!

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