iBank Student

You’ve made a great choice by deciding to study in the UK. And while you’re busy settling into your new course and new life here, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is your finances.

That’s why we’ve created iBank Student – a trusted and flexible banking service with low entry requirements, designed to make your UK and international banking as
simple and reliable as possible.

For a low monthly fee, you’ll have access to:

Day-to-day international banking

• International Bank Account, available in sterling, euro and US dollar
• Connect VISA debit card in sterling, accepted in 22 million outlets worldwide (subject to application and status)

Savings and Investments

• Bonus Builder Account - a flexible savings account with a great rate of interest on balances from as little as £1, with the opportunity to earn up to 50 per cent more interest simply for saving regularly.
• Access to our full range of savings and investments for balances of £10,000 or more

International Telephone and Online Banking

• Manage your money, online and by telephone, in different currencies and time zones when it suits you¹

International payments

• Make international payments faster, cheaper and more easily online than over the phone

Commission-free travel money

• Pick up foreign currency and travellers cheques commission-free from any UK Barclays branch

Mortgage services

• Expert advice from our mortgage advisers to help you or your parents buy property in the UK

 

Applying for iBank Student

iBank Student is available for a low monthly fee of £5 (US$8.50 or €7.50). To qualify, all you need is a minimum opening balance of £1,000 (or currency equivalent) and acceptance into a recognised course at a recognised institution in the UK for a minimum of nine months, studying full time or part-time².

Download our brochure* to find out more or view our application requirements, fill in an application form and visit your local UK Barclays branch to apply.

If you have any queries about iBank Student, please call us on 01624 684 444†

Alternatively, if you’re just looking for an account providing you with basic banking facilities in the UK, the Cash Card Account could be right for you.  For more information, visit your local UK Barclays branch.

 

1 Access may be limited in some countries due to the prohibited transmission of encrypted data over telephone lines. Please contact your local embassy to check your country’s legal position.

2 You may open an account if you are already studying provided you have at least nine months of your course remaining. Part-time students must be studying for ten hours or more per week. Foundation courses require a letter of acceptance from a recognised university stating you will study for an undergraduate/postgraduate qualification upon completion of the course.

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† Lines are open 8am to 6pm (UK time) Monday to Friday, excluding UK bank holidays. Call charges may vary. Please check with your local telecoms provider. Calls may be recorded for training and security purposes.

The products and services described on this page are provided by the following company, which is part of Barclays Wealth: Barclays Bank PLC in London. For further Information on this company and Barclays Wealth, please read the Important Information..

Products and services on this site may not be available in certain jurisdictions. In particular, these products and services are not being offered in Japan or the United States or to US residents. For full details of exclusions and disclaimers please see the Important Information before proceeding. Each Barclays Wealth company reserves the right to make a final determination on whether or not you are eligible for any particular product or service.