Aye, it's the same everywhere I think. I remember going to London and cab/bus drivers saying that they cannae accept it like. I was on a training course and that was all I had and I says to him (cab fella) take it or leave it!

Similarly when I was away to India it was the same so I remember going to the local markies because their atm prints out english notes or some banks if they are kind enough would give me what they can.

Tis' a major inconvenience I suppose.