Do you have any feedback on the iBank Student Accounts offered by Barclays?
http://www.barclays.com/international/ibs_ibank_student.htmlThanks so much!
iBank StudentYou’ve made a great choice by deciding to study in the UK. And while you’re busy settling into your new course and new life here, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is your finances.
That’s why we’ve created iBank Student – a trusted and flexible banking service with low entry requirements, designed to make your UK and international banking as
simple and reliable as possible.
For a low monthly fee, you’ll have access to:
Day-to-day international banking
* International Bank Account, available in sterling, euro and US dollar
* Connect VISA debit card in sterling, accepted in 22 million outlets worldwide (subject to application and status)
Savings and Investments
* Bonus Builder Account - a flexible savings account with a great rate of interest on balances from as little as £1, with the opportunity to earn up to 50 per cent more interest simply for saving regularly.
* Access to our full range of savings and investments for balances of £10,000 or more
International Telephone and Online Banking
* Manage your money, online and by telephone, in different currencies and time zones when it suits you¹
International payments
* Make international payments faster, cheaper and more easily online than over the phone
Commission-free travel money
* Pick up foreign currency and travellers cheques commission-free from any UK Barclays branch
Mortgage services
* Expert advice from our mortgage advisers to help you or your parents buy property in the UK
Applying for iBank Student
iBank Student is available for a low monthly fee of £5 (US$8.50 or €7.50). To qualify, all you need is a minimum opening balance of £1,000 (or currency equivalent) and acceptance into a recognised course at a recognised institution in the UK for a minimum of nine months, studying full time or part-time².
