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35°F / 2°C
(Passing Clouds. Chilly.)
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Practical Information
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Money
Throughout the city
Belfast
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If you are traveling either to or from the Republic of Ireland after your trip to Belfast you will need to exchange money. Banks in Northern Ireland have the right to issue their own notes, so they may look rather strange at first. There are Ulster Bank notes, Bank of Ireland notes and Northern Bank notes, as well as the Bank of England notes which are standard throughout the UK. If you are traveling to England after your trip here, you are advised to exchange your Northern Irish banknotes into Bank of England notes beforehand. Even though the notes here are legal tender sterling, trying to prove that they are in England will be a frustrating experience. You can exchange them for free at any bank, and cash points in both airports are stocked with Bank of England notes. The currency is divided into pounds (£) and pence. There are 100 pence to the pound. Banks here have varying opening hours, depending on the bank, but they are usually open between 9.30 and 4.30. Some regional banks will close for lunch. The Northern Bank opens 50 per cent of its branches on Saturday mornings, but doesn't open until 10am during the week. All banks can cash traveler’s cheques and exchange currency, though only major banks will have a wide range of currencies in stock. Cash points are located on every street corner throughout the city centre and in all regional towns. You may be charged for withdrawing cash from some machines.
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