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Brenda White Posts: 10 Joined: 8th Jan 2009 Location: Canada | quotePosted at 15:14 on 6th March 2009 Good morning everyone, I have another question: We are booked in the Cotswolds at a B & B for 5 days in April (can't wait) and they only take cash. This is no problem as I have already changed my Canadian dollars to pouns but I am wondering if this will be the way it is all thru the Cotswolds. Do restaurants take credit cards or will I need more cash? |
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:27 on 6th March 2009 As far as I know Brenda, the majority of places take credit cards, so you should be OK. Have a super holiday, and I hope we get to hear all about it, and see your pictures when you return. |
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 16:45 on 6th March 2009 Hi Brenda, it's nice to meet you! When I visited England in 2004 and 2007, I found that many restaurants and other places accepted credit card payments but most B&B's at that time preferred cash. In 2007 we stayed in a hotel which accepted credit cards (in 2004, we were in a B&B in London and paid cash). My usual practice is to use my bank check card (which can be used as a debit or credit card) at the ATM to get cash, my first withdrawal being when I arrive at Heathrow. I have found that the exchange rates at British ATMs are better than exchanging the money before I leave the US. Perhaps it's a different story in Canada. |
| lancashirelove Posts: 1986 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 21:35 on 6th March 2009 hi Brenda, lol, Carry small amounts of cash for small purchases (Say less than £50) dont forget that we have (or had lol) one of the best banking systems in the world. credit cards are accepted almost anywhere in England but take care due to fraud as you would in your own country.Credit card Fraud is international. Make large purchases with your card so that if theres a problem you can claim a refund from your credit card company. watch for pickpockets in tourist areas as the 'open' border policy with Europe as atracted some 'undesirables'. My son married a Canadian and lives in Vancover by the way lol . Mike |
| Brenda White Posts: 10 Joined: 8th Jan 2009 Location: Canada | quotePosted at 22:23 on 6th March 2009 Thank you everyone, this is just the best board ever! No matterf what I ask it gets answered. Michael, Vancouver is the other side of the county for us as we live on the east coast although I have been to Vancouver and it is beautiful. Again, I appreciate everyones help and I am sure we will love our 3 weeks in England! |
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