Which bank account for a new customer?

hwg3141

Hello everyone,

I am a student who is going to go off to university next year, and have got my first part time job., and I need a bank account so that the money from the job can be paid in it. I would like an account which has some kind of added benefits, such as money for joining, (although I don't want to pay any fees). However, all the accounts listed here only give bonuses if you switch, whereas I will be joining for the first time.

Has anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

born_again

Don't know if these are still available. But banks used to offer students some goodies for joining. Tanke a look at the big banks and see what they are offering.

colsten

Nothing exciting; definitely no joining incentives. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-bank-account/

BUT you might be able to get £50 via Quidco if you apply for a TSB account. TSB Plus also pays 3% interest on up the £1,500 if you can fulfill the conditions. If you haven't got a Quidco account, check whether there are any referral offers on the referrer's board.

System

hwg3141 wrote: »

Hello everyone,

I am a student who is going to go off to university next year, and have got my first part time job., and I need a bank account so that the money from the job can be paid in it. I would like an account which has some kind of added benefits, such as money for joining, (although I don't want to pay any fees). However, all the accounts listed here only give bonuses if you switch, whereas I will be joining for the first time.

Has anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

I'd suggest Nationwide FlexOne - it gives free overseas usage and 1% interest.

You can upgrade to a Nationwide FlexStudent in due course.