Student Additions bank account

Our Student Additions bank account has all the benefits you’d expect from a current account, including an interest-free overdraft to help you during your time at uni.

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Apply by phone on 0500 007 234†

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Existing customers
For queries regarding an existing current account please find out the ways to contact us.

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Useful information

  Eligibility criteria
  Terms and conditions
  You'll need ID to apply in branch
  Personal overdrafts
  Current account rates and charges
  Overdraft rates and charges
  Cheque clearing cycle

Student possessions insurance

Get the peace of mind that your things are covered. Insure your belongings from £2.90 a month**.

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Student bank account – what you get:

£200 interest-free overdraft on account opening with further interest-free limits available up to £2,000†. Apply to extend your overdraft up to £3,000 at a preferential rate of 8.9% EAR typical variable* if your other funds have been used up. Overdrafts are repayable on demand.

Connect card (subject to status) with daily cash machines withdrawal limit of £300 subject to status and available funds.

Access to a Personal Reserve*.

Online and Telephone Banking (subject to registration).

Mobile Banking - find out more.

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How to apply for a Student bank account:

I am new to Barclays

I am an existing Barclays customer
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Interest-free overdraft limit available on request:
Year 1	£1,000
Year 2	£1,250
Year 3	£1,500
Year 4	£1,750
Year 5	£2,000

† The available interest-free overdraft limit depends on year of study and is subject to status and application. Please remember that all overdraft facilities are always repayable on demand. See the student overdraft page for full details.
* Overdrafts and Personal Reserves are subject to status and application. All borrowing is repayable on demand. EAR means Equivalent Annual Rate.
** Subject to individual circumstances.