If you are staying in the UK for more than 6 months, it may be useful to open a UK bank account. There are a lot of advantages of having a UK current(checking)account:
Paying bills
Many landlords prefer to collect rent directly from a bank account.
You may be able to obtain cheaper services if you pay bills directly from a bank account, e. g. telephone/gas/ water/electricity.
If you are given a chequebook, you can also write cheques as a safe way of paying for things.
Cash
You can easily obtain money from cash machines, or pay directly from your account using a debit card(借记卡).
Saving money
It is generally cheaper to use a UK account than it is to pay by credit card(信用卡)or withdraw(提取)cash from a foreign bank.
Employment
If you work in the UK, some employers require you to have a bank account so that you can get your pay.
Advantages of UK Current Account
Paying bills: 1)to pay rent directly from【R1】 1
2)to obtain【R2】 2services
3)to pay for things with cheques safely
Cash: 1)to obtain money from【R3】 3easily
2)to pay directly from your account
Saving money: cheaper to use a【R4】 4account
Employment: to get your【R5】 5through a bank account 【R1】