which account?? - help needed!

chelle86uk

hey,
all advice would be greatly appriciated!
i'm currently on a gap year doing work experience, no job or income apart from a monthly allowance from my parents. i have some money saved up and currently hav a cash builder account with nationwide but i would like to have an account where i am able to buy things online and through ebay. does anyone have any suggestions 4which one 2get? can i get a debit card?? as ive noticed on some forms you have to fill in your salary, but i dont have one!
Many thanx,
Chelle x

jimclark1967

Smile has a great current account with no minimum monthly deposit, a reasonable interest rate (3.3%) and would give you a debit card.

You say you are on a gap year, which I assume from the 86 in your name to be before rather than after uni/college (sherlock eh?) If so, you might want to look at which banks have good student accounts and go for a normal account with them now, then simply get it upgraded to student status at the appropriate time.

I'm in the 4th year of a Smile student account - can't recommend them enough. Service top notch :j

As I say though, shop around. Just about every bank will give you a current account with debit card - it's just the ones paying 4 or 5% interest that want a minimum amount paid in.

:money: