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.
Day-to-day banking
- International Telephone and Online Banking - Manage your money, online and by telephone, in different currencies and time zones when it suits you¹
- International Bank Account, available in sterling, euro and US dollar
- Connect VISA debit card in sterling, accepted in 29 million outlets worldwide (subject to application and status)
Terms and conditions apply.
Savings and Investments
- Barclays Wealth Saver and Bonus Saver - Save in sterling, euro or US dollars. Deposit funds whenever you wish and make withdrawals at any time. Tiered rates of interest. Minimum opening balance is only £1, €1 or $1.
- Access to our full range of savings and investments for balances of £10,000 or more
International payments
- Make international payments faster, cheaper and more easily online1 than over the phone
- Commission free currency exchange and travellers cheques from any UK Barclays branch2
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 at a monthly fee of £7.50 (US$12.75 or €11.25). To qualify, all you need is a minimum opening balance of £1,000 (or currency equivalent) and acceptance onto a course at a UK Border Agency licensed institution in the UK on a full time course or a part time course of at least 10 hours per week.
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 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 Commission is free except on sterling travellers cheques, where it is 1.5 per cent minimum £1.50).
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The products and services described on this page are provided by the following company, which is part of Barclays Wealth: Barclays Bank PLC in England and Wales. For further Information on this company and Barclays Wealth, please read the Important Information.
