Bank Accounts

My Fiance' is due to arrive here in April, assuming our Visa is approved. She has a bank account in Manila that her job salary is currently paid into, but I suggested that she open a new account that she can use in UK. What advice / suggestions do you have ?

Also, she has an HSBC Credit card and I suggested to her that she used that to pay the airfairs, and I will then pay off the balance. This will give her protection in the event of any problems with the airline. I also said she sould carry the credit card when she travels for emergencies only.

Any advice ?