Originally Posted by
gardengirl
Thank you for your insight. Most the time I would do carry on luggage but this time we're going as light as possible. One handbag with only the necessaries.
I'm using a Chase Sapphire credit card. Will I still need GBP? If so, how much?
Assuming it is on the Visa, Mastercard or American Express network, it should be accepted at any "cash point" (British name for an ATM) and indeed widely accepted in London for card transactions. However, you should tell your own bank that you are leaving the country, because I understand that US banks find it suspicious when cardholders use their card abroad and tend proactively to block the transaction.
London is a great city (I live here
) and I think it is an easy one for Americans to explore. I hope you enjoy your trip.