Scotland has a long and succesful history in banking and financial management so organising your money should be easy. In this section find out more about the cost of living, opening a bank account, insurance and mortgages.

Bank accounts

Find out about personal banking in Scotland, how your bank accounts works and the type of account you can open.

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Cost of living

One of the biggest concerns about moving to another country is the cost of living. In general, the cost of living in Scotland is lower than many other regions across the UK.

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Insurance

When you live in Scotland you are entitled to many benefits such as free health insurance, however there are still some insurance you should consider.

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Mortgages

A mortgage is likely to be needed if you want to buy a house in Scotland. Banks and building societies offer mortgages, as do specialist mortgage companies.

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