Money for the First Few Days

1. Cash and travellers cheques

1. You will need these for travel, food and other expenses immediately on arrival in the UK.
2. Travellers cheques must be cashed in banks or bureau de change.
3. Bring about £150 - £200 in £10 or £20 notes/travellers' cheques to cover immediate needs.
4. Remember: carry travellers cheque receipts separately from the cheques themselves.
5. Do not bring larger amounts of cash. You may not be able to open a bank account for several days and it is not secure to have large amounts of cash.

2. Credit card.

3. Card to access cash from home bank.