This should not be more than about 200 pounds sterling. You could also bring some travellers cheques with you, which is a safer way of carrying money. However this is one of the first things that you must do immediately after you have enrolled. All the major banks in the UK are within easy reach of the University campus area, and cash machines are located around the campus, within the Students' Union and in the city. You should receive a cheque guarantee card, a cash card and a cheque book from this sort of account.
Banks usually offer the most convenient forms of current accounts.
Building societies usually offer the best forms of deposit accounts. An amount of cash. Normally at least 20 is required, as your first deposit, to open an account. Cash will be in your account the same day you deposit it at your branch. Account number Sort code Name and address of the bank, including post code.