Originally Posted by
Koby
This thread explains why I always get a pack of £10 and £20 notes when I take 300£ or so out of an ATM in the UK. I always found that very strange, and annoying. (When I take out 300€ in most Euro-zone countries I always get at least some 50€ bills.)
But from the reactions here I understand that I should be happy about this...

I wouldn't say that taking £300 cash out in one go is common practice in the UK. It's not a country where people commonly carry large wads of cash.
£50 is my most common amount these days.
Neil