Student Current Account

Money worries are the last thing you want when you’re a student. With our award-winning Student Current Account you’ll have the extra cash you need, when you need it. Then you can focus on what matters while you’re studying and during that all-important year after graduation.

Here’s a quick look at what makes this Student Current Account so good:

An interest-free overdraft of up to £3,000 (typical 0% EAR variable) for up to five years – PLUS an extra year after you graduate

• Automatically get a £500 interest-free overdraft when you open your account
• Commission-free foreign currency and traveller's cheques
• 25% discount on AA breakdown cover
• 20% discount on our Card Care card protection insurance

View more detail on the Student Current Account benefits and features or apply now.

Account benefits
You'll enjoy plenty of great student banking benefits to make your life easier:

• Keep your interest-free overdraft (typical 0% EAR variable) for the length of your course. That’s up to five years – plus an extra year after you graduate
• Automatically getting a £500 interest-free overdraft on account opening – you can then apply for more if and when you need it
• Commission-free foreign currency and traveller's cheques, so you can make the most of your money if you fancy a study break.
• 25% discount on AA breakdown cover – for peace of mind when you're driving home for the weekend or taking a road trip
• 20% discount on our Card Care card protection insurance, which covers all your registered debit, credit, store and charge cards at home and abroad

Standard account features

• A Halifax Visa debit card. Your best way to pay – everyday, everywhere, for everything
• Use of cash machines, for money in an instant. Withdraw up to £300, get mini statements,   check your balance and top up your mobile
• Access to any of our branches, as well as our 24 hour telephone and online banking service
• A secure place to pay in your salary and other regular credits. Plus, the facility to set up direct debits so that you can manage your payments with ease

Apply now for a Student Current Account.

Apply now for our award-winning Student Current Account and free your mind for studying and having fun.

Before you open a Student Current Account please check the following:

• You’re at least 18 years old
• You’re either a student in full-time higher education (that’s a degree course or similar higher education course) or you’ve stopped being a student in full-time education in the last 12 months

Opening a Student Current Account couldn't be easier.

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