Money & Banking
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Open an account fast and build a financial footprint.
Opening a UK bank account as a newcomerDigital banks (Monzo, Starling, Revolut) vs high-street banks, what ID you need, and how to get an account before you have proof of address.
Building credit history from zeroWhy your foreign credit history doesn't follow you, and the practical steps that build a UK score fast — electoral roll, bills, credit-builder cards.
Sending money abroad cheaplyWise, Remitly, WorldRemit and bank transfers compared — fees, speed, and how to avoid the worst exchange-rate markups.
Savings, ISAs and keeping your money safeEasy-access savings, cash ISAs (tax-free interest) and the FSCS protection that covers £85,000 per bank if it fails.
Auto-enrolment: the pension you get by defaultEmployers must auto-enrol most workers into a pension — you contribute, they contribute, and opting out means giving up free money.