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Santander
Edge Student Current Account Santander
Funding required (each academic term) £500
Account Type Student Bank Account
Features Free 4-year Railcard worth £100

Why we like it: A free 4-year Santander 16-25 Railcard worth £100 plus a total average saving of £636 (average saving of £159 per year). An interest-free and fee-free Arranged Overdraft, up to £1,500 in years 1-3, then up to £2,000 if you stay on to year 5. Get cashback, vouchers, prize draws and other offers personalised to you when you use Santander Boosts (you must have a personal Santander debit or credit card, be 18 years or over and be registered for Online and Mobile Banking). No monthly account fee. Must be over 18 and live in the UK permanently Must be studying or are about to begin an undergraduate course that is at least 2 years in length, or level 4 to 7 apprenticeship. If you’re about to begin your course, you must have an ‘unconditional’ or ‘confirmed conditional’ offer (i.e. you have your exam results) before you apply. You must pay in at least £500 every 4 months and must not already have an existing Santander current account. If you do, you’ll need to transfer it

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NatWest Student Account

Apply for an £500 arranged interest free student overdraft in Term one, and have the option to increase up to £2000 from term two onwards. Additional features include:

  • Choose 1 of 3 great offers: Amazon Prime Student - Stream movies, TV shows and Music, plus get Unlimited 1 day delivery for 1 year and a £10 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card (available to over 18's), 4 year National Express Coachcard - Travel for less with 1/3 off fares ideal for visiting friends and family. Plus 15% off travel to events and festivals, or a tastecard - Dine out and get 50% off food or 2 for 1 meals, plus save on entertainment, including the cinema. Valid for 4 years, (smartphone required)
  • No monthly account fee
  • Award winning mobile banking app - Winner of ""Best Banking App"" in 2017 and 2018

You must use the bank account as your main account and pay in at least £750 every six months and make three debit transaction each month.

Great for: if you enjoy home entertainment, are a regular coach user, or enjoy dining out

Look elsewhere if: the deals on offer are not relevant to you or you need a larger overdraft facility.

NatWest student account

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