Cash and valuables

Item	Verdict	Limit	Condition	Declaration
Cash and bearer negotiable instruments (all currencies)	Declare	10,000 GBP	Extra conditions apply	Required
Cash and bearer negotiable instruments (all currencies)	Declare	10,000 EUR	Extra conditions apply	Required
Cash and bearer negotiable instruments (all currencies)	Declare	10,000 GBP	Extra conditions apply	Required
Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments)	Declare	10,000 EUR	—	Required
Currency and monetary instruments (CAN$10,000 reporting)	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Renminbi cash	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Foreign currency cash	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Accompanied cash	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Cash and foreign-exchange payment instruments	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Turkish lira cash	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Negotiable instruments and securities	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required
Jewelry and precious metals	Allowed	390 GBP	—	Not required
Currency and monetary instruments over $10,000	Declare	10,000 GBP	—	Required

Official sources Last verified 2026-09-19

Take cash in and out of the UK HM Revenue & Customs / Home Office (GOV.UK)
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