When you touch down in a new country, your phone is your lifeline. It helps you find your Airbnb, book your train, message new colleagues, and figure out whether “chippy” means something you can eat. But without a local SIM card, that lifeline can quickly become an expensive stress machine. If you’re heading to the…

Relocating to a new country is exciting — new streets, new food, new people. But without a local bank account, even simple things like paying rent or getting a SIM card can feel like an uphill battle. Whether you’re moving to the UK or just exploring life abroad, setting up your finances is a key…