You will normally be required to show all of the following original documents before a bank account can be opened:
* If your BRP has been delayed due to the UKVI production issues, please note that Barclays and Santander will accept your application without a BRP. You will need, in addition to the other documents listed above, a Confirmation of Study letter that includes your residential address in York. This can be requested through e:vision.
Letter of Introduction
If you do not have your original unconditional offer letter or University accommodation offer letter, you can apply to the University for a Letter of Introduction to a bank. It is important that you open your bank account at the branch specified on your letter.
Apply for a Letter of Introduction using your e:Vision account and print it using any of the photcopier/printing machines around campus, including in the library.
Note: this is not a full list of banks available and we don't recommend any bank in particular. Check details of exactly what services you will get before opening your account.
Santander Basic Current Account
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Santander |
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HSBC |
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Online Operated www.unizest.co.uk Twitter: @Uni-Zest |
Yorkshire Bank Readycash Account
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Yorkshire Bank |
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Lloyds TSB 2 Pavement, York, YO1 9LB Tel: 08453 000000 |
Natwest Student Account | Natwest 1 Market Street, York, YO1 8SR Tel: 08457 888444 |
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Barclays |
RBS Student Account
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RBS 6 Nessgate, York, YO1 9FY Tel: 01904 642961 |
In case there is a delay in opening a UK bank account, you should bring enough money (Sterling) in cash and traveller’s cheques to last one to two weeks. If possible, bring a credit and/or debit card. Do not carry or keep large amounts of cash in your accommodation.
Email deceptions
You should never respond to emails asking for your bank details, even if it seems to come from your own bank.