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All of our bank accounts have 24/7 Mobile Banking and Online Banking. You can also visit us in branch or contact us through telephone banking. Apply online today in minutes.

If you hold an account elsewhere, you can switch to us within just 7 working days with the Current Account Switch Service.

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What is a current account?

A current account is a place to pay in and manage your money.

It’s a regular bank account and you can use it to withdraw, deposit, pay bills, save money and make payments.

Most jobs will pay your salary into a current account.

You may be able to add an arranged overdraft to a current account. You can use this to borrow money and pay it back when you need to.

How does a current account work?

Your money is stored securely in your account and you can access it whenever you want.

You can use a current account to pay regular bills, by setting up Direct Debits and standing orders.

You’ll be provided with a contactless VISA debit card when you open a current account.

You’ll also get access to our mobile app and online banking to help manage your money.

What to look for when comparing current accounts?

Current accounts offer a range of extras and benefits. They can be much more than just a place to store and manage your money.

You’ll want to compare current accounts to see which ones best suit your budgets and your lifestyle. Some of the factors you should consider include:

  • Interest rates. Can I earn interest on this account?
  • Monthly fees. Will you be charged a monthly fee for having the account?
  • Rewards. Does the current account include rewards?
  • Insurance benefits. Is the account a packaged bank account with insurance benefits included?
  • Arranged overdraft. Do you need an arranged overdraft and does the account offer one?
  • Cashback. Does your account offer money back on your monthly bills and daily spending?
  • Mobile banking. Banking on the go is much easier with a mobile. Does your account have access to a mobile banking app?
  • In-branch banking. Is banking in branch available with this account?
  • We have designed the Current Account Switch Service to let you switch your current account from one bank or building society to another in a simple, reliable and stress-free way. It will only take seven working days. As your new current-account provider we offer the following guarantee.

    Current Account Switch Guarantee

    • The service is free to use and you can choose and agree your switch date with us.
    • We will take care of moving all your payments going out (for example, your Direct Debits and standing orders) and those coming in (for example, your salary).
    • If you have money in your old account, we will transfer it to your new account on your switch date.
    • We will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We will also contact the sender and give them your new account details.
    • If there are any issues in making the switch, we will contact you before your switch date.
    • If anything goes wrong with the switch, as soon as we are told, we will refund any interest (paid or lost) and charges made on either your old or new current accounts as a result of this failure.

    For more information and FAQs, please read the Account Switching Guide (PDF, 1.7MB).

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* Representative Example (based on using a Student account)

Representative Example (based on using a Student account)

A variable representative rate of

A variable interest rate of

Based on borrowing

A variable representative rate of

0% APR

A variable interest rate of

0% EAR*

Based on borrowing

£1,200

This example assumes you are in the second year of your studies

How does our overdraft compare?

You can use the representative APR to compare with other products or credit providers, this can help you make sure that you choose the right type of borrowing for you.

How much does my overdraft cost in pounds and pence?

As an example, the interest cost of borrowing £500 is:

Interest cost of borrowing £500

£0 for 7 days

£0 for 30 days

£0 for 60 days

Useful tools

You can use our calculator to work out how much your anticipated arranged overdraft borrowing would cost over different periods of time. Check your eligibility and calculate the cost of an arranged overdraft:

Cost Calculator       Eligibility Tool

Protecting your money



The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £85,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS



Protecting your money

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £85,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS

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