Open a UK current account before you arrive and have a debit card sent to you within five working days of your arrival.
Account features
- Open the account before you arrive in the UK
- Have a fully functioning debit card posted to you within five working days of arriving in the UK
- No fee to use the debit card online and in shops
- Manage your money online 24/7
- Customer helpline
Open your current 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 paperwork:
- Student visa
- Passport
- CAS ((Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letter
- UK address*
3) Fill in application form, scan and send paperwork requested
4) Follow the instructions emailed and texted to you by Card One Money
5) Call 0345 241 6775** when you arrive to arrange for the debit card to be sent to you.
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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 0345 241 6775. The debit card will be sent to you within five working days
