Travellers carrying more than £10,000 cash - Regulation changes

11th August 2021

Since 1 January 2021, declarations are required if a traveller is carrying £10,000 or more in cash between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and any other country. A reference number will be issued to the declarant which must be held by the person carrying the cash.

If a traveller is carrying £10,000 or more in cash between Northern Ireland and any non-EU country, or from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, a declaration is also required. A declaration is not required if a traveller is carrying cash from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.

More information on travellers carrying cash is available and you can also make declarations from this page.

A new regulation governing cash controls in Northern Ireland came into force 3 June 2021. The regulation extends the scope to include unaccompanied cash sent by post or freight, and expands the definition of cash controls to include some high value commodities such as gold bullion. Under this new regulation, where Border Force find cash in post or freight, they may contact the sender, the recipient or the agent to enquire further.