US currency tends to be accepted in non-US countries with an unstable national currency. Because the US dollar is considered stable, it can be safely assumed it will keep its value. Local currency may become worthless due to hyperinflation or national crisis. However the pound sterling is similarly stable as the US dollar.
A shop in England may accept whatever it wants as payment, this is a negotiation entirely up to the shopkeeper and customer. He may accept US currency, or other goods, or services, if he so chooses. The vast, vast majority of places will not negotiate in this way though, as then the receiver will have to pay to convert the currency into pounds sterling.
A bank will not accept foreign currency at all.
Some large stores in tourist areas will - otherwise no.
Some large shops in tourist areas will accept US dollars, but in general you will have to use British currency - the Pound Sterling. (GBP) & (£)
The US dollar is accepted everywhere. Including England.
You will have to exchange.
not many refuse usd
legal tenders:)
yes as of 2001 it is their national currency
As of 16Feb09 USD1 was worth GBP0.7017.
There is no US coin of $50...accept one at your own risk!
400.00000 British Pound = 625.14000 US Dollar
Currently, a British Pound (£1) equals 1.31 US Dollar
No, they will not accept Starter Checks
Colon is the official currency, but in most places US-dollars are accepted. Or you can change them in any bank in Costa Rica
Yes! Family Dollar does accept AmEx and AmEx Gift Cards.