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The main Scottish banks include Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank, with many other UK and international banks also based here. Banks open Monday through Friday at 9:00am or 10:00am and close at 4:00pm or 5:00pm. Some banks open late on Thursdays and a few also open on Saturday mornings. All Scottish bank notes, though different than English notes, are normally accepted in the rest of Britain, while Northern Irish bank notes are also accepted in Scotland.
In Scotland, banks usually give the best exchange rate for foreign currency and most banks offer this service. It is also possible to change money in airports, larger railway stations, travel agents and some larger hotels (if you are a resident). Bureau de Change often charges a handling fee and commission.
For further details on banking in Scotland and information on currencies, please check out Bank of Scotland.
