I've got some bank notes (£10) that were withdrawn last year. Banks would exchange them for only a few months and the advice on the Bank of England website says to just send them to them. Has anyone done this and did they send a covering letter or is there an official form ? Is registered post sufficient for insurance purposes ? How long did it take ?

check out this (http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/newten/dickens_withdrawal_leaflet.pdf)

Thanks but it doesn't make clear if you have to use an application form, what details they require (bank account etc) or whether they send the money back in the form of a cheque. Thanks for the interest.

If you have an account with a bank, they should change them for you. However, if your account is with a Micky Mouse bank, they won't be able to exchange them.

If you need to send them off, enclose a covering letter detailing your name and address. The Bank of England will send a cheque in return. I would suggest using Royal Mail Special Delivery.

It would be easier and cheaper to see if your bank can change them, though.

Take them to the Halifax at Millhouses if you bank with the Halifax. They will sort you out.

Thanks for all the help.

The Bank of England website advises that an Exchange of Bank of England Notes form be completed and posted to them, which is available on their website, and that two documents be provided from their two lists (identity verification and Proof of address). They also advise insuring the package being sent to them.