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Exchange American Dollars for Cash in the UK

We accept American Dollars coins, current banknotes and withdrawn notes — including currency banks won't exchange.

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1. Add your American Dollars

Select the notes and coins you want to exchange

2. Send your currency

Post your currency using our free secure envelope

3. Get paid to your bank

Receive payment within 5 working days

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Current American Dollar Exchange Rates

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Exchange Rates
Currency Type Rate (GBP)
Current Banknotes £0.559808
Withdrawn Notes £0.498552
American Dollar Coins £0.478608

Last updated: 5 July 2026 at 13:00

American Dollars Banknotes & Coins We Accept

To exchange your American Dollars for cash, select the coins or banknotes you want to add to your account below.

About American Dollar Exchange

The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America and one of the most widely held and traded currencies in the world. We accept all denominations of US Dollar banknotes and coins, including older series and damaged notes.

Current US Dollar Banknotes

Modern US Dollar banknotes feature a range of advanced security measures, including colour-shifting ink, embedded security threads, and microprinting, making them among the most counterfeit-resistant notes in circulation. We accept all current denominations, including high-value notes such as the $100 banknote issued in 2013 and the $50 banknote, as well as all smaller denominations from the $1 upwards.

Old Series & Damaged Notes

One of the quirks of US Dollar banknotes is that older designs remain legal tender in the United States indefinitely — the Federal Reserve does not withdraw and demonetise old series in the way many other central banks do. Unlike most high street exchanges, we also accept genuinely aged or worn notes, including earlier issues such as the $100 note issued in 1993 and historic large-denomination notes like the $1,000 banknote issued in 1934. Damaged notes are accepted provided they remain at least 50% intact, though the rate applied may be slightly lower than for undamaged currency.

US Dollar Coins

We accept a wide variety of US Dollar coins, including dollar coins such as the Sacagawea dollar and the Presidential dollar series, as well as smaller denominations including quarters, dimes, nickels, and cents. Coins are exchanged at a slightly lower rate than banknotes due to the additional handling costs involved, but we are happy to take them when most high street exchanges will not.

Why Exchange With Us?

  • Competitive exchange rates updated daily
  • Accept coins and damaged notes that banks won’t take
  • We verify your currency and pay you within 5 working days
  • No hidden fees or charges

American Dollar Exchange FAQ

Do you accept old US Dollar banknotes that are no longer in everyday use?

Yes — unlike many currencies, US Dollar banknotes do not expire or get demonetised, so older designs remain legal tender in the United States. We exchange a wide range of earlier issues, including mid-1990s series notes and historic large-denomination banknotes that were taken out of general circulation decades ago. If you are unsure whether your notes are exchangeable, feel free to contact us before sending.

Can I exchange the large-denomination $500, $1,000 or higher US Dollar banknotes?

Yes, we do exchange historic high-denomination US Dollar notes, including the $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 banknotes issued in 1934 and the rarer notes first issued in 1918. These notes were withdrawn from general circulation by the Federal Reserve but remain legal tender, and their collector value can be significant. We assess each note individually, so we recommend getting in touch via our contact page if you have one of these to exchange.

How do I send my US Dollars to you and when will I be paid?

Simply box up your currency securely and post it to us yourself — we recommend using a tracked service for your own peace of mind. Once we receive and verify your dollars, we will pay you within 5 working days by bank transfer or PayPal. If for any reason you are not happy with our offer, we will return your currency to you free of charge.

Do you accept US Dollar coins like quarters and dimes?

Yes, we accept a broad range of US Dollar coins, from cents and nickels right through to dollar coins including the Sacagawea and Presidential dollar series. Coins are exchanged at a slightly lower rate than banknotes due to handling costs, but we welcome them when most other exchanges will not. Older collector coins such as the Buffalo Nickel or Wheat Penny are also accepted.

I have a torn or water-damaged US Dollar note — can you still exchange it?

Yes, in most cases we can. We accept damaged US Dollar banknotes provided they are at least 50% intact, which is a threshold that many high street exchanges and banks will not accommodate. The rate offered on damaged notes may be slightly lower than for notes in good condition, but you will not simply be turned away.

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