People had 15 months (for £50 notes) and 2½ years (for £20 notes) to spend or deposit these notes, or longer when you consider the time since the new notes were

People had 15 months (for £50 notes) and 2½ years (for £20 notes) to spend or deposit these notes, or longer when you consider the time since the new notes were first announced. As well as the Bank of England, most banks will accept old notes from their customers. Easiest reference: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/8662482/old-notes-circulation-swap-cash/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/8662482/old-notes-circulation...