A student bank account that offers more
More than just a student bank account
Choose between 1 of 3 great offers from either an Amazon Prime Student membership, National Express Coachcard or tastecard
If you're looking for an easy to use mobile banking app, look no further
Apply for a £500 interest free student overdraft for Term one, and have the option to increase up to £2000
Like all of our current accounts, you can pay your way - use Apple Pay and Google Pay™ for payments with your phone, and Paym, to send money securely with just a telephone number and our mobile banking app
Apply online only. You must be 17+ living in the UK. You must either be a full time undergraduate student on at least a 2 year course at a UK University/College or you must be completing a full time postgraduate or nursing course lasting a year or more. You need to be 18 or over and have lived in the UK for 3+ years to apply for an Overdraft. Prime Student is a service provided by Amazon.co.uk. Amazon.co.uk is not a sponsor of this promotion. See full eligibility.
Pick a perk!
Upgrade your downtime. Choose 1 of our 3 great offers to make student life just that little bit easier.
Take a look at the offers below. After you open your account you can pick your fav.
What you get
Are you an International Student?
You have lived in the UK for less than 3 years.
You have proof of your student status.
International student account info
There is a £10 monthly fee for our international student account. It will automatically come out of your account every month.
International students can also choose from one of the following offers:
Stream movies, box sets and music, plus get unlimited One-Day Delivery on millions of items with a 1-year Prime Student Membership, plus a £10 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card*.
Travel for less with 1/3 off fares with a National Express Coachcard, plus 15% off travel to events and festivals. Valid for 4 years.
Dine for less with 50% off food or 2 for 1 meals at thousands of UK restaurants with tastecard, plus get savings on cinemas, hotels and more with tastecard+. Valid for 4 years
*Restrictions apply, see www.amazon.co.uk/gc-legal.
You can also access our Mobile and Online Banking and get a debit card. However, this international student account does not come with an overdraft or a contactless debit card.
Take a look at our range of bank accounts. Our Select bank account has no monthly fee and comes with some great features to help you manage your money. Or you might want to see our Foundation account
Our Student bank account is only available online, that means you can apply at your own convenience with no need to book a branch appointment. We will contact you by email if you need to upload any additional documents online.
Ready to apply? Start your application here.
- For EU students - you will need an EU passport, EU ID card and a UCAS or university letter. You can also use an EU driving licence if you don't have a passport or an ID card.
- For non EU nationals - you will need a passport and student VISA, a Biometric Resident Permit and a UCAS or university letter.
To be eligible for one of the three offers you need to bank with us digitally, that means opening your account online, registering to online banking and selecting paperless statements.
Remember that you will also need to provide us with a valid email address so we can email you with details of how to choose your offer.
Bank digitally
Have ID ready
Provide your email
I'm ready to apply
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Submit your ID and proof of student status online
ID - Please apply using your permanent UK address if it's different to your term time address.
Student Status - The simplest way to prove your student status is to enter your UCAS Status Code into the application form - this is a 16 digit code emailed to you by UCAS. If you have misplaced this email please contact UCAS who will reissue within 24 hours.
And now for the important legal stuff...
To open this account you must be living in the UK and:
Completing a full-time undergraduate course that lasts at least 2 years or completing a full-time postgraduate course or
Training as a nurse at a UK university or college of higher education
Registered for Online Banking and paperless statements
Important Information
How your information might be used
It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.
Are you ready to continue?
What would you like to do today?
As we already know you, this shouldn't take long at all.
We’ll need your 16 digit UCAS Status Code; this will have been emailed to you by UCAS, and your sort code and account number.
And now for the important legal stuff...
To open this account you must be living in the UK and:
Completing a full-time undergraduate course that lasts at least 2 years or completing a full time post graduate course or
Training as a nurse at a UK university or college of higher education
Registered for Online Banking and paperless statements
Important Information
How your information might be used
It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.
Are you ready to continue?
As we already know you, we can help you complete the application form
If you use Online Banking we can help speed up your online application by pre-filling your personal information. If not, don’t worry, we’ll just need to re-confirm a few details with you.
We’ll also need your 16 digit UCAS Status Code; this will have been emailed to you by UCAS.
And now for the important legal stuff...
To open this account you must be living in the UK and:
Completing a full-time undergraduate course that lasts at least 2 years or completing a full time post graduate course or
Training as a nurse at a UK university or college of higher education
Registered for Online Banking and paperless statements
Important Information
How your information might be used
It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.
Are you ready to continue?
One last question…
Do you have NatWest Online Banking?
How to submit your proof of student status online
The simplest way to prove your student status is with one of the following:
University confirmation letter
Student visa
Student Biometric Residency Permit
UCAS status number (if you've applied directly through UCAS)
And now for the important legal stuff...
To open this account you must meet these requirements
You have lived in the UK for less than 3 years
Completing a full-time undergraduate course that lasts at least 2 years or completing a full-time postgraduate course or
Training as a nurse at a UK university or college of higher education
Registered for Online Banking and paperless statements
Important Information
How your information might be used
It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.
Are you ready to continue?
