Wales Guide
Money
The pound (£) sterling, divided into 100 pence, remains the national currency. There are coins of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2; and notes of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Normal banking hours are Mon– Fri 9.30am–5pm, but some branches open on Saturday. ATMs accept a wide range of debit and credit cards. Shops, hotels, restaurants and most other places readily accept credit and debit cards for payment.