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EU accounts

Bank accounts for those
living outside
the UK but within the EU

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Do you live in the EU, but outside the UK?

You could still be able to open a bank account with us. Start by having a look at the accounts we offer and decide if any of these are suitable for you.  

To apply for our Select account you must be 18+ and an EU resident (living outside the UK). To apply for our Student account you must be living in the UK and you must be either completing a full-time undergraduate course that lasts at least 2 years; a full-time post-graduate course or training as a nurse at a UK university or college of higher education. You need to be 18+ to apply for an Arranged Overdraft.

Any payment or withdrawal made from your account which is not in sterling (including any cash withdrawal at an ATM) will incur charges.

 

Accounts we offer…

Foundation account

A simple account to help you manage your money. This account doesn’t have an overdraft facility or cheque book.

Our everyday account

Our everyday bank account is called Select. It has no monthly fee and with it you can get a range of time-saving features, such as a Visa debit card and our easy to use Mobile Banking app. This account can be opened as a joint bank account. Mobile banking is available to Digital Banking customers with a UK mobile number.

Student account

Student life is tough enough as it is, so we’re doing our bit to help. This account has no monthly fee.

What we need...

Proof of identity

When opening an account with us we will need to verify your identity. To make this easier for you we have listed out the types of ID we can accept. See our list of ID.

Proof of address

We also need another document to use as proof of your address and this can’t be the same document used as proof of ID. See our list of acceptable documents.

Proof of your Student status

The simplest way to prove your student status is to enter your 16 digit UCAS Status Code in to the application form. This is a 16-digit code emailed to you by UCAS.

How to apply

How do I apply?

Download, print and fill in the ‘Current Account application form for EU residents’ below. Then send it along with the required ID documents to the address provided on the application form.

How can I prepare?

We’ll need some personal details, such as your address history and proof of ID.

What happens next?

Once we have received your application form we’ll get in touch to let you know which account we are able to offer you.

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Important Information

Please take some time to review, print and/or save the important information. By clicking to proceed you are confirming that you have been provided with, and have acknowledged our important documents including the FSCS information sheet.

If you’re happy,

download this form and pop it in the post to us…

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