Cash / Currency → United Kingdom

Must declare cash of GBP 10,000 or more when entering or leaving Great Britain.

Details

Since Brexit, travellers entering or leaving Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) must declare cash (including notes, coins, bearer bonds, and cheques payable to bearer) of GBP 10,000 or more to HMRC. For Northern Ireland, the threshold when travelling to/from EU countries is EUR 10,000. Border Force can seize undeclared cash if it suspects it is linked to criminal activity. They can also seize cash above the threshold even without proof of crime if they deem it 'recoverable property'. The declaration process involves completing a Cash Declaration form at the port of entry or exit.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit; declaration required for GBP 10,000+

Documentation required

• HMRC Cash Declaration form for GBP 10,000+

Legal reference

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979; Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; The Customs (Cash Declarations) Regulations 2007

Practical advice

Complete the Cash Declaration form before approaching border control. Undeclared cash can be seized even if legitimate — it is very difficult to recover seized funds.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs