Can I open a student bank account as a student under 18?
Answer
Most banks in the UK will not open student bank accounts for students under 17 years old, and some the rule is 18 years old.
For home students this will generally mean it may be best to keep your current banking arrangements until you are 18. For international students, you will not have a pre-existing bank account so will need to make arrangements. Remember not all student accounts will be open to any international students no matter what your age so you will have to check.
Please have a look at comparison websites – the Which? one is good http://www.which.co.uk/money/bank-accounts/reviews-ns/bank-accounts/childrens-bank-accounts/
This student specific site is also good: http://www.savethestudent.org/money/student-banking/student-bank-accounts.html
There is also helpful advice for international students from UKCISA’s website on opening accounts if you are an international students
Please remember it is your decision what type of bank account you open and the University cannot be responsible for this, so it is important to think carefully before opening an account.
If you are an international students under 16 you may have trouble opening any type of bank account in the UK. In this case please contact askusU18@salford.ac.uk