Your first week, sorted.

Giffgaff, Lebara, Smarty and Lyca are the student favourites. Most offer 20–40GB for £10–15/mo.

Deliver to your accommodation address so it's waiting when you arrive.

Pop it in, top up with a card, and register with your UK address once you have one.

Monzo, Starling or Revolut open with just your passport and a selfie — usually same-day.

HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest offer international student accounts. Bring your bank letter from Warwick.

Warwick issues a free 'bank introduction letter' via the Student Records portal.

Buy an 'Uni Rider' termly pass — unlimited travel between Warwick, Coventry, and Leamington.

£30/year, saves ⅓ on all off-peak rail travel. Digital card lives in your Railcard app.

Split-ticketing on Trainline often halves the fare to London.

Use the NHS 'Find a GP' tool with your UK postcode. Warwick students often use the Health Centre on campus.

Most GPs accept online registration. You'll need your passport, eVisa/share code and address proof.

Books appointments, orders repeat prescriptions, and stores your vaccine record.

From digital banks to traditional banks, whatever suits you the best.

Maps for driving, Citymapper for transit.

GP bookings, prescriptions, vaccine record.

Verify with your Warwick email. Best for fashion, tech and software subscriptions.

The widest pool of promo codes — food delivery, beauty, entertainment.

Paid, but adds ISIC international student ID plus travel, grocery and restaurant deals.

For tea, coffee, and midnight chai.

A small stack of microwave-safe plates is enough to start.

Essential for quick meals and leftovers.

Perfect for carrying lunch to campus.

Knives, forks, spoons, and a serving spoon.

Keep one at the sink and one spare.

Handy for commutes and shared spaces.

For clothes washing. Liquid or pods both work.

Washing-up liquid for plates and cutlery.

Pre-measured; easy for shared laundry rooms.

Makes a new room feel like home.

Keeps the floor dry in rainy Coventry.

Quick breakfasts and toast.

Cheap protein for any meal.

Cooking, toast, and Indian cooking basics.

A small bottle of vegetable oil to start.