Some changes happen faster than others, and it is not always easy to keep up with them. Unfortunately, change is the only constant in life, which is why it is vital to stay up to date with all the latest changes happening in the UK. And there has been more than you may think! Cash withdrawal limits have reportedly undergone some change in the UK. Is it fact or just fiction? Find out today what actually changed and what didn’t. It could make a world of difference for you in the long term.

The motives behind spreading misinformation

Historically, mankind has always faced problems regarding misinformation. Before the existence of traditional media, word of mouth used to travel far and wide, often with an additional tale or two added. As traditional media, such as newspapers and news broadcasters, gained popularity, concerns started to increase regarding curated and controlled public information and sentiment.

In modern days, concerns have shifted to the widespread distribution of news on the internet and social media, which has been dubbed the “fake news” problem. While we may never fully comprehend the motivation behind spreading misinformation, according to a report by Norton Rose Fulbright, motives may include:

Financial motives
Personal motives
Political motives

Whatever the reasons may be, spreading “fake news” is undeniably dangerous, as it could have several unwanted implications as a result. Recently, news has been circling media outlets regarding a change to cash withdrawals in the UK. So, the main question is, is it fact or fiction?

The alleged UK cash withdrawal limit change

Two claims have caught the attention of media followers. The first claim was made on August 10, 2025, on a TikTok video on the @epicstoryfeed account. The claim stated that any cash withdrawals of more than £420 would be automatically flagged to the UK’s anti-fraud unit. It was also claimed that this change would be implemented on 1 September 2025.

According to Full Fact, a second claim was made in several videos circulating on social media. The claim insisted that from 18 September onwards, weekly cash withdrawals over £200 will result in transaction details being sent ot the UK’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The videos maintain that the new rule was introduced by the “guidance from HMRC, the Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority.”

Only this announcement from a major banking firm regarding barcode cash deposits has been proven to be true. As for the other two claims, the jury is still out.

Are the two claims fact or fiction?

The only other factual change that banks are undergoing is the major banking closures across the UK.  According to Yahoo! News, Lead Stories investigated the first claim. Indexes at Google News, Yahoo! News were searched, as well as the home page for the official documents of the UK government. Lead Stories found no official government documentation, statements, or other records of such a decision being made.

So, the first claim is:

The second claim of the weekly £200 cash withdrawal limit, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA), which oversees the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), is also false. According to an HMRC spokesperson, these claims are designed to cause unwarranted concern and fear

The second claim is:

It is a fact that most banks have daily limits on cash withdrawals. These limits are for operational reasons and are set by individual banks based on various factors. There are also several financial crime prevention regulations that banks must comply with, but none of which include the false claims that were made. Always consider whether a claim was made by a trustworthy and verifiable source. For more information regarding cash access in the UK, please have a look at the official Cash Access Policy Statement from the UK Government.