City of Liverpool

Welcome to Liverpool

Currency

The currency is the British Pound Sterling (£/GBP). There are 100 pennies, or pence, to the pound. Most credit and debit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in the UK. Although, it is advised to carry an alternative payment method with you during your visit. Contactless payments on non-UK cards may incur an overseas transaction fee. Fees vary by card and by bank, so check with your card issuer before tapping your contactless card in the UK. 

Contactless payment cards are widely used in the UK, and many businesses accept them. Contactless payments are limited to £100 per transaction.

For more information about the British Money and currencay click here. 

VAT 
The standard rate is 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). 

Language
English is the most spoken across the UK.