Student bank account

Get yourself a student bank account. Big banks love enticing new students with offers of glitzy freebies and 0% overdrafts, then rely upon their profitable custom for decades after graduation.

Do your homework and shop around to find the best deals for you. Don't be overly impressed by opening freebies such as cash and vouchers or gadgets. Read the small print and look out for hidden costs like unauthorised overdraft and interest fees.

The following websites have details and comparisons of various student bank accounts: