euros and pounds

[mohill]

Hi Folks!! Can anyone tell me whether or not, in UK, euros are accepted as legal tender as well as pounds? That is, can you, say, buy a shirt in Manchester or dine in a restaurant in Cheltenham, or whatever, and pay your account in euros?

Thanks

[puzzled54]

Not generally accepted, but I think some companies, eg Marks and Spencers may accept them.

[mohill]

Thank you puzzled54

mohill

[ugly_bob]

The Euro is not legal tender in the UK, however, when it came out, many big companies decided to accept it. Caused a few problems initially with the exchange rates - such as a coffee costing �80 if you paid in Euros!!

I think there are less places now than origianlly that will accept it as payment, though you're likely to find more places in areas close to ports.