2)ATMs will all take US debit cards, retailers on the other hand *might* not, but I find very few that wont in London. I remember that TFL was fussy with my US cc but it was fine if I topped up my Oyster at main rail station machines so I just did that. With TFL you can use US cc at the windows but I never wanted to wait in the queue. Also check with your bank/cc company there - US bank now does a chip one in the states - they might actually offer it if asked.
3) Gumtree is terrible avoid at all costs. Rightmove.co.uk, spareroom.co.uk, easyroommate will be MUCH better options.
4) some snack foods, but mostly anything you *really* miss can be acuired from amazon.co.uk, americansoda.co.uk, etc. Tesco now has an *American* section, I tend to bring back from the states less and less when I visit due to being able to find stuff here. I still being back Q-Tips tho - the ones here are rubbish, I also bring my the antiperspirant I like. It is def OTC meds, and other health things I miss more than food.
5) brought less stuff - you can get everything you need here *if* you really need it. Electronics are way better value in the states, I replace all my laptops, camera etc there still - so if your in the market for something soon, get it before you move.
2)ATMs will all take US debit cards, retailers on the other hand *might* not, but I find very few that wont in London. I remember that TFL was fussy with my US cc but it was fine if I topped up my Oyster at main rail station machines so I just did that. With TFL you can use US cc at the windows but I never wanted to wait in the queue. Also check with your bank/cc company there - US bank now does a chip one in the states - they might actually offer it if asked.
3) Gumtree is terrible avoid at all costs. Rightmove.co.uk, spareroom.co.uk, easyroommate will be MUCH better options.
4) some snack foods, but mostly anything you *really* miss can be acuired from amazon.co.uk, americansoda.co.uk, etc. Tesco now has an *American* section, I tend to bring back from the states less and less when I visit due to being able to find stuff here. I still being back Q-Tips tho - the ones here are rubbish, I also bring my the antiperspirant I like. It is def OTC meds, and other health things I miss more than food.
5) brought less stuff - you can get everything you need here *if* you really need it. Electronics are way better value in the states, I replace all my laptops, camera etc there still - so if your in the market for something soon, get it before you move.
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