In 2024, the Bank of England received almost * reimbursement applications for damaged banknotes. The main reason for reimbursement claims were torn or partial notes. Approximately of all claims pertained to torn notes or partial notes. Further banknotes were damaged in a fire or flood.
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Bank of England. (September 15, 2025). The number of claims for damaged or mutilated banknotes in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2024, by removal reason [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/410501/damaged-mutilated-banknotes-claims-reason-number-united-kingdom-uk/
Bank of England. "The number of claims for damaged or mutilated banknotes in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2024, by removal reason." Chart. September 15, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/410501/damaged-mutilated-banknotes-claims-reason-number-united-kingdom-uk/
Bank of England. (2025). The number of claims for damaged or mutilated banknotes in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2024, by removal reason. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/410501/damaged-mutilated-banknotes-claims-reason-number-united-kingdom-uk/
Bank of England. "The Number of Claims for Damaged or Mutilated Banknotes in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2014 to 2024, by Removal Reason." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 15 Sep 2025, /statistics/410501/damaged-mutilated-banknotes-claims-reason-number-united-kingdom-uk/
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The number of claims for damaged or mutilated banknotes in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2024, by removal reason [Graph], Bank of England, September 15, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/410501/damaged-mutilated-banknotes-claims-reason-number-united-kingdom-uk/