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Student Account

How to be a student and live

  • Up to £1,000 overdraft in the first year and up to £3,000 in the remaining years of your course
  • 24 Hour Telephone and Internet Banking
  • Preferential interest rate on credit balances

When you are at university being in control of your finances should be as easy as possible. With books to buy, fees, travel costs and living expenses, juggling your finances should the last thing on your mind. 

Our Student Account offers so much more.  With all the benefits of a normal current account which mean you can apply for an overdraft facility, Dual-Function Maestro Debit Card and even a Gold MasterCard Credit Card#.

How to apply

  • Visit your local Yorkshire Bank branch (Opens in a new window)
  • Telephone 0845 602 6198 (Monday - Sunday 8.00am - 8.00pm)

What you get

A tailored Student Account to suit you

  • Overdraft facility - up to £1,000‡ overdraft in the first year and up to £3,000 for the remaining years of your course
  • Preferential interest rate on credit balances compared to other high street banks
  • Bank the way that suits you with 24 Hour Telephone Banking and Internet Banking
  • Dual-Function Maestro Debit Card which can be used in person, by phone, online and abroad†
  • CashBack at participating retailers
  • Withdraw up to £350* a day or top-up a mobile phone, 365 days of the year at any Yorkshire Bank ATM  (opens in a new window) or ATM in the UK or abroad†
  • Mobile phone top-up (opens in a new window) at ATMs
  • Special travel discounts in conjunction with Apollo Travel Direct
  • Student support – get help in managing your finances from your Personal Banker and our Life Event Guides.

Other current accounts

‡Loans are subject to status and the rate at which we lend will reflect our assessment of your personal circumstances and your chosen loan amount.

How to apply

  • Telephone: 0845 602 6198
    (Monday - Sunday 8.00am - 8.00pm)

Important information

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