Banknote Checking Scheme

Join our free Banknote Checking Scheme

Protect your business from counterfeit banknotes and stay up-to-date on the latest banknote news.

Why you should join

The scheme is free and enables your business to:

• reduce the financial loss and reputational risks caused by counterfeit banknotes
• build a relationship with us - we’ll send you all the latest information about banknotes and learn from your experiences
• support your communities by preventing the spread of counterfeits and the crime associated with them

Join our scheme

The Banknote Checking Scheme helps you to:

As a supporter of the scheme, you will:

• receive a welcome pack containing all of our staff training materials on banknote checking and what to do with a counterfeit note
• get a regular newsletter updating you on best practice and counterfeit news
• be the first to hear about other important banknote developments such as the withdrawal of old notes
• have a point of contact at the Bank of England for any banknote enquiries
• help us to ensure the scheme continues to provide the right support to businesses

Who we’re working with 

Thousands of sites across the UK are already signed up to the scheme.  We also work with a number of Strategic Partners who help us to promote and develop the scheme.

The scheme covers Bank of England banknotes. Training materials and other information about Scottish and Northern Ireland banknotes are provided by the Association of Commercial Banknote Issuers, although our newsletters will update you on any major developments.

The scheme covers Bank of England banknotes. Training materials and other information about Scottish and Northern Ireland banknotes are provided by the Association of Commercial Banknote Issuers, although our newsletters will update you on any major developments.

How to contact us about the scheme

If you have any questions about the scheme, you can email us at: banknotecheckingscheme@bankofengland.co.uk.

Don’t let counterfeit notes be a cost to your business, your customers or your reputation.