If you have accepted a conditional offer you may only apply for the Student Account if you have your 16-digit UCAS status code. 

If you have accepted an unconditional offer but don’t have a UCAS status code and / or your are not a first year undergraduate student you can still apply online, but we may ask you for other proof of your place on an eligible course (see below). It may also take a little longer for us to complete your application.

• Your UCAS AS12 Confirmation Letter. You can access and print this via UCAS Track at https://track.ucas.com/.
  - Letter from a university/college confirming your acceptance of a place on a qualifying course
  - Letter must be addressed to the applicant or HSBC Bank.
  - Letter must be dated within the last six months and on official headed paper
  - Letter sent to you by the university or further education provider by email. This must display the university/further education provider's letterhead and a signature.

• If you have accepted an offer of an apprenticeship, you can apply in an HSBC branch. You will need to bring with you a letter / contract from your apprentice employer or learning provider confirming your acceptance of an unconditional offer on an apprentice course at level 2 or above.
  - Letter/contract must be addressed to the applicant or HSBC Bank
  - Letter/contract must be dated within the last six months and on official headed paper
  - Letter sent to you by the employer/learning provider by email. This must display the letterhead of the employer/learning provider and a signature.