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Customs & CashUnited Kingdom

What travelers need to know about customs & cash in United Kingdom. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Customs & Cash in United Kingdom: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

You must declare cash of £10,000 or more (or equivalent) when carrying it between Great Britain and any country outside the UK.

Undeclared cash can be seized and you may face a penalty of up to £5,000 to get it back.

§ GOV.UK
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