Originally Posted by
Visconti
Quick question. Found a batch of old notes from around 2015. A merchant refused to accept it as payment and suggested I go exchange them at the bank, then return to pay for whatever I was trying to purchase. Is this how it works in the UK? In the United States, any $$ is legal tender and MUST be accepted as payment for any and all debts/obligations.
You were correctly advised as to the standard process.
(Aside: in the UK, merchants don't have to take cash at all, even current cash. The concept of legal tender is a narrow one and refers to the payment of pre-existing debts and obligations. if a seller wants to only accept payment in magical beans, they have the right to. Mightn't stay in business for long though...)