Yes, you can continue to use paper £20 notes to make purchases at the moment. The old £20 notes will stay valid until the September 2022 expiry date given by the Bank of England. ... The Bank of England have said that many banks will still accept the “withdrawn notes as deposits from customers” and so will the Post Office.
How long can you use old 20 notes?
Exchanging old notes
30 September 2022 is the last day you can use our paper £20 and £50 notes. After 30 September 2022, many banks will accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. The Post Office may also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access at the Post Office.
Can you still use old 20 Notes 2020?
Paper £20 notes go out of circulation on Wednesday, September 30, 2022. Until then, you can still use the old £20 notes as they are accepted as legal tender. If you're looking to exchange any old notes, The Bank of England website has further information. ... And, you can always exchange withdrawn notes with us.