If you do not have a bank account here you must also consider the risk of carrying cash around. The exchange rate is also better when transferring between accounts than changing notes. Opening an account 1. It is easy to open a bank account. Just bring your passport and it is done in a few minutes.
All banks operate with an account for regular use.
This kind of account does not provide so much interest, but it is cheap or even free to use. As a student, your financial rescources are probably limited. Less interest and free use is therefore better than the opposite. Savings accounts, which offer a better interest, are of course available as well. You can also open an account at the post office.