So, I'm an American incoming postgraduate student who would, presumably, be looking to open a bank account for the time I spend in the UK.
Is there any bank in particular that anyone would recommend? (The University sent enclosed a letter from RBOS, is that considered the best?)
Is there anyway to get a UK debit or credit card without any local address history? Do any of the bank accounts come with one that might be extended to a foreign national? I discovered that my US bank will charge me $1 for each foreign transaction (as well as a poor exchange rate) and I've gotten out of the habit of carrying cash. So, any suggestions?