Take your Visa card to the United Kingdom

ATMs are free. Train stations accept your card. Visa simplifies U.K. travel because it’s accepted all over.

Exploring the United Kingdom for vacation is easy with a Visa card

You’ll be able to use your Visa in major cities like London, Birmingham and Manchester. You can also use your contactless Visa card in all of the UK’s major cities. But keep in mind there’s a maximum transaction limit of $30. Also, while using your Visa card, be aware of possible minimum amounts for card payments. Usually $5 or $10.

Need cash in the United Kingdom? There’s no need to get pounds before you travel. ATMs are plentiful throughout the UK—and whether it’s a bank branch or public locations—they’re mostly free.

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Accepted around the world

Visa is widely accepted around the globe. You can use your Visa card at more than 46 million* locations worldwide.

See places that take Visa

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Emergency card replacement

Visa can work with your bank to expedite the replacement of your missing or stolen card and ship it globally quickly.

Learn about replacing a card

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Zero risk

In the event of a lost or stolen card, you don’t have to worry. If you didn’t buy it, you won’t pay for it.**

Read more about zero risk

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Fast facts for the U.K.

  • Currency:  U.K. pound
  • Population:  66 million
  • Capital:  London
  • Iconic dish:  Fish and chips
  • Iconic activity:  Ride the London Eye
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Global ATM Locator

With 2 million ATMs worldwide, getting cash at your destination is convenient, cost effective and safe.

Visit Global ATM Locator

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Currency exchange calculator

Think of it as a translator for money.

Convert USD to U.K. pound

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Visa travel offers for the United Kingdom

Exclusive opportunities. Just for Visa customers.

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Destination highlight: London

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Travel Light with Visa: The Full London Experience

Ah, London. Where history collides with art, fashion, food – the list goes on. As you make your way through the city’s iconic mainstays (hello, Covent Garden) and innovative newcomers (Coal Drops Yard, anyone?), be sure to use your Visa card, a secure and convenient way to pay across the city. As to where to begin, that’s where this guide of must-try restaurants, landmarks, shopping destinations and more comes in. Each stop is traveler-tested, mapped out, and more than happy to accept Visa.

PRO TIP FROM VISA:
Once you’re on your trip, make the most of your Visa card. Opt to leave restaurant tips by card (doing so is common and convenient with your Visa card).

Destinations that take Visa

Your Visa card is accepted all over and can be more convenient than carrying lots of cash. Pick a destination to learn more about using Visa when you travel.
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Mexico

From Cancun to Cozumel, you can use your Visa across Mexico.

Explore Mexico

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Canada

Use your Visa card to experience the Canadian dream and take home some real maple syrup.

Explore Canada

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France

Use your Visa card to book a chalet in the Alps, a hotel on the Cote d’Azur, or a chic apartment in Paris.

Explore France

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  • ** Visa's Zero Liability policy does not apply to certain commercial card and anonymous prepaid card transactions or transactions not processed by Visa. Cardholders must use care in protecting their card and notify their issuing financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use. Contact your issuer for more detail.