Can Anyone Confirm

[Psybbo]

That Bank of England bank notes are to be phased out and over how long a period?

[sandyRoe]

Seems unlikely. What would they be replaced with?

[jeffa]

I'm sure it will happen eventually.

Are you maybe thinking of cheques?

[Tilly2]

Have I seen somewhere that we are to have 'plastic' notes sometime in the near future? Is that what you mean, sibs?

[factor-fiction]

Do you mean paper notes are to be replaced by those plastic notes, Psybbo?

[Tilly2]

Snap, factor.

[Psybbo]

No, a friend has just been warned in the post office that they are to be phased out and she should get rid of them asap. I must admit I laughed but OH says they are introducing plastic notes, which I find hard to believe after those awful Northern Bank fivers

[Psybbo]

I was saying no to Jaffa i.e. cheques

[bookbinder]

All I that I can find is information regarding introducing plastic banknotes:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25427663
http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/18/britain-could-switch-to-plastic-banknotes-within-three-years-4234861/

[Psybbo]

Thank you all and Bookbinder for that link

[Mamyalynne]

A bit irresponsible to tell her to get rid of them ASAP - what should she replace them with? Did they say.

[Psybbo]

I realise I should have put paper notes in the question

[sandyRoe]

Maybe that woman in the post office was taking it home and hiding it under her bed. Not a good idea, it would be safer in the bank.

[bookbinder]

This sounds like another 'urban myth'.

[Hopkirk]

Bring on the plastic notes!

I am fed up with manky fivers that have been stuffed in jeans pockets and look like dirty hankies.

I experiencede plastic notes in Aus many years ago and thought they were excellent.

[Psybbo]

No Mamya, I found it really odd, but it has upset and frightened my friend.

[Psybbo]

Chewn, a lot of elderly people keep cash at home, unwise I agree but I think a post office worker should not be telling people to get rid of notes.

[hc4361]

Even when they do introduce plastic bank notes, paper notes will be valid for months if not years after.

[Tilly2]

Sibs, you are going to have to persuade her to put her money into a bank or Post Office account. Maybe the Post Office teller was trying to get her to open an account.

[Psybbo]

Thanks Hc, I think I've managed to reassure her