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United Kingdom

English

Currency

Pound Sterling (GBP)

1 USD ≈ 0.733 GBP

Cards widely accepted

The UK is highly card-friendly. Contactless payment is standard for transit, shops, pubs, and taxis. Cash is rarely required but useful as backup.

Language

English

Primary language

Welsh

Scottish Gaelic

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I need help

Help!

Emergency, confusion, or urgent support

Call a taxi

Can you call a taxi?

Hotel desk, restaurant, or local business

Take me here

Please take me to this address

Taxi, rideshare, or directions

Food allergy

I have a serious food allergy

Restaurant, cafe, market, or street food

Where are you?

Essential phrases

All phrases

Hello

Good morning

Please

Thank you

Excuse me

I'm sorry

Phrases

Browse, flip, and save

Culture

Etiquette & customs

Tips & Tipping

Payment norms

Useful apps

Ride-hailing, maps, and delivery

Emergency help

999 or 112