Exchange Old or Damaged Money

1 pound note

If your notes or coins are damaged, we can replace them. We accept euro and old Irish punts.

Central Bank of Ireland does not exchange any foreign currency, including sterling. Visit the Bank of England website for more information on how to exchange sterling.

You can apply to Central Bank of Ireland to exchange old or damaged money. Through this service, you can exchange:

  • IR£ pounds: Old or damaged Irish banknotes and coins
  • € euro: Damaged euro banknotes and coin

You cannot exchange:

  • Foreign currency, e.g. to convert euro to or from another currency
  • Forged or counterfeit money.

If your application is successful, we will reimburse you by transferring funds into a bank account of your choice. We cannot reimburse you in cash.


How to Replace Your Old or Damaged Money


Irish Banknotes

Find out how to replace old or damaged Irish banknotes.

Irish Coins

Learn how to replace old or damaged Irish coins.

Euro Banknotes

Find out how to replace damaged euro banknotes.

Euro Coins

Learn how to replace damaged euro coins.

FAQs

FAQs on replacing old or damaged money.