It is advisable for new international and EU students to open a bank account in the UK. A bank account provides you with a safe place to keep your money and gives you easy access to that money when you need it.

 

Which bank?

There are lots of different banks and accounts to choose from and we recommend that you look into the various options to see which is best for you. There are two banks on our University Park Campus:

• NatWest
• Santander

There are also plenty of banks in the areas surrounding the University.

Opening a bank account

To open a bank account you will need a special university bank letter. If you take part in one of our Welcome Programmes you will complete this process during the programme.

To get this letter at any other time you need to complete an application form online via the Student Services Centre. The letter will then be prepared for you to collect a few days later.