Student Bank Accounts and Money
Bank accounts built for students, and what to compare before you open one.
Student Money Guide
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Financial Aid Key Numbers
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US Student Checking Accounts
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Student Credit Cards Compared
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YNAB Student Discount
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What matters in a student account
A student account should have no monthly fee. In the UK, the main difference between banks is the interest-free overdraft: how much you get in each year, what you must do to raise it and what happens when you graduate. Sign-up perks such as cash or vouchers often come with conditions, like paying in a minimum amount by a deadline.
An overdraft is still borrowed money. Use our budget calculator to plan how much you really need before you rely on one.