Student bank accounts

[RedHelenB]

Just a heads up that if you want Santander (free 4 year railcard) then it can be done online.

[ProfessorLayton1]

Dd mentioned this yesterday but we haven't thought about anything yet.. thanks for the information.

[Mustbetimeforachange]

Only if tgey are a new customer. If they already have an account you have to make an appointment as they can't have two current accounts open at the same time at Santander.

[RonnieScotts]

We used my Tesco points for a railcard.

We might try HSBC first student account as they seem to offer a cash back bonus. (Not sure if this can be done online)

[nokidshere]

DS can't do his online unless he waits till the very last minute because he's not 18 until the end of August. But we are going for HSBC because it's a good account and we don't need the railcard that other accounts offer.

[MrKlaw]

yeah we were thinking about Santander but Tesco points can buy railcards so HSBC £100 might be more attractive - are they both similar in overdraft facilities?