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Banking for study and life

Our Student Account is packed with a range of great benefits which include an interest free overdraft up to £3,000, instant £500 overdraft when you open and qualify for your account plus 24/7 internet and mobile banking.

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  • 'Early birds' Get your results. Then when you can show us proof of your uni place, you'll receive the full Student Bank Account benefits. Please note you must be aged 18 or over to have an Overdraft or Credit Card.
  • Undergraduates Get the most out of your university years with an account that can work around you offering an interest-free overdraft of up to £3,000 (subject to status and account conduct), round the clock banking and no overdraft arrangement fees.
  • Postgraduates If you're going back to uni for one year or more, we can offer you many of the same benefits enjoyed by students going to uni for the first time, including an interest-free overdraft service (subject to status and account conduct).

The benefits and features of our Student Bank Account

  'early bird'
Available from age 17		 undergraduate
From age 17 with proof of a uni place		 postgraduate
From age 17 with proof of a uni place
The essentials
Contactless debit card 
✓ ✓ ✓
24/7 internet banking 
✓ ✓ ✓
Mobile Banking ✓ ✓ ✓
Overdraft limit alerts at
HSBC cash machines 
  ✓ ✓
Mobile phone top-ups at HSBC cash machines ✓ ✓ ✓
Standing order and Direct Debit facilities ✓ ✓ ✓
Quarterly statements ✓ ✓ ✓
The benefits
Up to £3,000 interest-free overdraft 
  ✓ ✓
Instant £500 interest-free overdraft at
account opening 
  ✓ ✓
No overdraft arrangement fees   ✓ ✓
Interest paid on credit balances of up to
£1,000 in your 1st year at uni		   ✓  
Student Credit Card and Possessions Insurance* available 
  ✓ ✓

*Possessions insurance, is provided by Aviva Insurance Limited

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