Brexit: UK visitors are advised to check card payment changes, roaming, customs checks, cash – International



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Travel conditions in the UK have changed since 1 January. Card payment, roaming services and customs controls are some of the aspects that Romanian citizens who will visit the United Kingdom should pay attention to, the Romanian Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland draws attention this Sunday, according to Agerpres.

Card payment

Transactions between the European Union and the UK will no longer be covered by EU rules limiting interbank fees. This can lead to a surcharge for card payments. The Romanian authorities recommend that interested parties check with the banking service provider the fees that will be applied to make payments / banking operations in the territory of the United Kingdom.

Roaming

Roaming providers operating in the EU may charge customers a surcharge when using roaming services in the UK. Before traveling to the UK, it is recommended that you check with your telephone service provider what charges will apply during your visit to this country. You can find more information at https://www.ancom.ro/roaming-n-marea-britanie-n-condi539ii-comerciale-de-la-1-ianuarie-2021_6321.

Customs control

From the point of view of customs controls for European visitors, including Romanians, traveling to the UK, there will be no changes until at least 1 July 2021. Any changes communicated by the UK authorities will be informed in due time . However, the authorities recommend frequent consultation of the website https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/at-border-control.

Cash limit

All amounts over GBP 10,000 (British pounds) in cash must be reported online at least 72 hours prior to travel using this link https://www.gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk or at the border crossing , if there was no possibility of filing online.

Further useful information on entry conditions, medicines, pets, health insurance, car insurance, driver’s license and UK driving rules can be found at http://www.mae.ro/node/54638.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has definitively left the European Union and since 1 January 2021 it is a third country. This means that there are changes related to travel, work, studies, trade and other fields in relations with the member countries of the community bloc, according to Agerpres.

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