Open a UK bank account before you arrive and have a debit card sent to you within 48 hours of your arrival in the UK.
Account features
- Open the account before you arrive in the UK
- Have a fully functioning debit card posted to you within 48 hours of arriving in the UK
- No fee to use the debit card online and in shops
- Online banking 24/7
- Customer helpline
Open your account in five easy steps
1) Click here to order a free UK SIM (you will need a UK number to open the account)
2) Collate the following paper work:
- Student visa
- Passport
- CAS ((Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letter
- UK address*
3) Fill in application form, scan and send paper work requested
4) Follow the instructions emailed and texted to you by Card One Money
5) Call 0871 811 1881** when you arrive to arrange for the debit card to be sent to you.
Read what existing customers have to say about Card One Money |
Summary of account running costs
| Monthly operating fee | £6.25 |
| ATM withdrawals within the UK | £1.50 |
| ATM withdrawals outside the UK | £3.00 plus 2.75% of the transaction value |
| Cash withdrawal at Barclays bank | £5 |
| Standing orders charged at | 30p |
| Direct debit charged at | 30p |
| Balance enquiry by SMS | 15p |
*Give the address you will be moving to in the UK and will live at during your studies.
**You will need to fully open your account and order the card after arriving in the UK by ringing the customer helpline on 0871 811 1881 . The card will be dispatched to you within 48 hours.”
