As the new £5 polymer banknote entered the market last week, E-Service helped operators to upgrade bill validators and change machines in venues across the country.

Operators across the country have been preparing for the implementation of the new £5 polymer banknote that was released on 13 September.

The new note’s increased security and durability will provide benefits in the long term, however most bill validators and change machines had to be upgraded, costing a significant amount of time and money.

With a diverse array of arcades and leisure companies looking to upgrade their validators, Mike Clokie, managing director at E-Service, has been assisting operators with the changes.