Changing bank account to student account?

augusta24 · 21-08-2011 5:14pm #1

Did anyone ever get their bank account changed to a student one? Thinking of trying to organise it this week but I'm very busy and wondering is it a simple process or do I have to make an appointment to go in to switch?

Larianne · 21-08-2011 5:15pm

I think I just had to fill out a form they had at Freshers week with your details and that was it. Wasn't any hassle at all.

augusta24 · 21-08-2011 5:18pm

Larianne wrote: »

I think I just had to fill out a form they had at Freshers week with your details and that was it. Wasn't any hassle at all.

Great thanks for the quick reply!

GismoBaby · 22-08-2011 2:20am

you cant change an existing account you just open a new one as a student. it is just a matter of filling out a form for a new account no need for an appointment and have your student card with you.

Larianne · 22-08-2011 12:24pm

I'm pretty sure they switched it to a student account for me. I don't remember transferring funds etc.

Jessibelle · 22-08-2011 1:11pm

I went into my local branch last week, showed them my offer letter and they switched it there and then. Just had to fill in a form saying I was changing the account type (from 'normal' to 'student') and everything else with the account remains the same.

augusta24 · 22-08-2011 5:56pm

Jessibelle wrote: »

I went into my local branch last week, showed them my offer letter and they switched it there and then. Just had to fill in a form saying I was changing the account type (from 'normal' to 'student') and everything else with the account remains the same.

Thanks everyone, I called my bank today and they confirmed this for me.

naughto · 25-08-2011 6:48pm

i changed mine just had to show the reg letter,any one going back to college should do this cos u dont have to pay the fees the banks are charging for current accounts

Changing bank account to student account?

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