NatWest Student Account 2008-09: A Guide

natweststaffmember

It may still be worth applying for the student account. THe worst they can say is NO.

natweststaffmember

XKX wrote: »

Hi

I recently upgraded my Natwest account to a student account after having recieved my unconditional offer for LLB Law.

I have my card, my cheque book and even the welcome pack. However, I have nothing that mentions the overdraft. How do I get the overdraft??? The overdraft is not there and nothing seems to be happening. Do I have to activate it somehow??

Many thanks

THe overdraft needs to be aplied for from 16th August 2008 or saturday which means it would take effect 19th August 2008.

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SyrupSponge wrote: »

It doesn't mention FDA courses in your original post..

I'm studying a two-year FDA which is then "topped up" to a BA in the third year, am I not eligible for a student account?

I have already applied for my tuition and maintenance loans.

What is an FDA?

XKX

Hi

Thanks for the reply. I went down today, to my local branch. The lady said I had to "APPLY" for it on the 16th... Does this mean there is a possibility I may not get it? I have no credit history.

Many thanks

Kilty_2

Grrrr

I just found out that they'll send cards etc to the branch AFTER I completed the application.

That's useless since the account will be open before I start my course and I specified the branch at my Uni as the branch I wanted the account to be at. (35 miles away and opens Mon-Fri 9am-3pm - I work 9-5)

There's not a Natwest any closer anyway - I figured this wouldnt be an issue. If I wait a few weeks to send back the stuff they send me, will they cancel my application or will it still go ahead?

SyrupSponge_2

natweststaffmember wrote: »

What is an FDA?

FDA is a foundation degree.

jackk_2

I have opened a student account at Natwest, the guy who did it said i was to old :eek: for the railcard (I'm 38), is this right??

RachelRa

jackk wrote: »

I have opened a student account at Natwest, the guy who did it said i was to old :eek: for the railcard (I'm 38), is this right??

Yes, it's the 16-25 card

tacktastic

hi natwesttaffmember.......

i'm not sure if you got my email about natwest saying i was 'did not fit the criteria'........ wondering if you think i should try again?

there isn't a reason going from the info that i shouldn't fit the criteria......

regards

jayne

Helix

jackk wrote: »

I have opened a student account at Natwest, the guy who did it said i was to old :eek: for the railcard (I'm 38), is this right??

No, you can get one as long as you are in full time education. You will only get it for the length of your course though not 5 years (unless your course is that long).

http://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/what-is-a-16-25-railcard

Print that off and take it in with you it says:

You're eligible if you're aged between 16-25, or over the age of 26 and in full-time education.