Opening a bank account
Upon your arrival in London you will need to open a bank account. You should aim to do this as soon as possible as it is unsafe to carry large amounts of cash. Additionally, your family can send money directly to your UK bank account using your IBAN (International Bank Account Number).
The main banks in England are Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander. The nearest branches to campus are:
— Barclays: 129 Brent Street, Hendon, London, NW4 2DU; Telephone: 0845 740 4404; Open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm.
— HSBC: 1 Central Circus, London NW4 3JU; Telephone: 0845 740 4404; Open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm.
— Lloyds: 1-3 Finchley Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 1BN; Telephone 0845 3000 000; Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm, Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm
— NatWest: 95 Church Road, London, NW4 4DS; Telephone 0845 788 8444; Open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.
— Santander: Prince Charles Drive, Brent Cross, London, NW4 3FR; Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm.
What documents do you need to bring?
You will need to visit the local branch of the bank you have chosen to open an account with, and take with you documents that confirm your identity. Please check with your chosen bank the exact documents that they require, but usually you need to provide the following as a minimum:
— your passport with student visa OR your national photo ID card (if you are from an EU country).
— Your student status letter with address confirmation (please refer to the letters section).
Useful tips
— Update your address on UniHub as soon as possible so that the information will be correct when you request the student status letter.
— If you are expecting to receive money from overseas, ask about processing times and any charges that may apply.
— When opening your account opt for printed statements, rather than online, as UK Visas and Immigration will request these if you apply to extend your student visa.
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