Student Account 11-19 years

How to apply

 

If you would like to open this account you will need to:

1.Complete an application	Apply online or by telephone using the contact details further down.
2. Prove your identity and address	See below for the full list of documents we accept. Make sure you refer to the correct section of the list, especially if you’re under 16, to avoid delays. All documentation must be in English.

 

• What are the identity and address documents accepted?

  If you are under 16 years of age:

   

  Options when providing proof of identity and address documents

  • You and your parent/guardian can visit one of our local branches in Northern Ireland and bring your original documents with you. These documents do not need to be certified. There is no need for an appointment.
  • If you apply over the phone, you can use our Document Uploader. These documents must be certified by one of the following:
    • Accountant, Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney, Commissioner of Oaths/Notary Public, Justice of the Peace
    • Post Office Official (UK only)

  The documents we accept

  We need one document from each of the below proof of identity and proof of address lists, from both you and your parent/guardian.

  Proof of identity – we need a document from you and one from your parent/guardian

  • Original birth certificate (under 16s only)
  • Valid Passport (all countries)
  • National Identity Card (from EU/EEA countries only with photo and DOB)
  • Passport Travel Card (from EU/EEA Countries only)
  • UK or ROI Driving Licence (full or provisional)
  • UK Biometric Residency Permit
  • Current Full Photo Card Driving Licence (EU/EEA/US/Canada/Australia)
  • Electoral ID Card (NI only)
  • Current Firearms Certificate or Shotgun licence

  Proof of address – we need a document from you and one from your parent/guardian

  • UK/EU Driving Licence (when not used as identity document)
  • Original/Electronic financial institution statement e.g.Bank / Building Society / Credit Card / Credit Union statement (dated within last 6 months). E-statements must include the logo of the regulated institution.
  • Original/electronic household utility bill e.g. gas, electric, home phone/broadband, waste and water charges (not mobile phone or dongle contracts) (dated within last 6 months).
  • Original HMRC/Revenue commissionner correspondance, e.g. Tax Coding, etc. (excluding P60/P45/ National Insurance number correspondence) (dated within last 6 months)
  • Original letter from Government Dept/Agency relating to grants/entitlements (dated within last 6 months).
  • UK Local Authority Correspondence (e.g. rates / council tax, Housing Executive, Electoral Office) (dated within last 12 months)
  • EEA/USA/Canadian/Australian photo card Driving Licence (when not used as identity document)
  • Original correspondence from DWP/Department of Social Welfare relating to benefits/pension or social welfare claim. (dated within last 6 months)
  • Current property tax letter (dated within last 12 months)
  • Current original motor tax (dated within last 12 months)
  • Current original health/home/car insurance (must have address detailed) (dated within last 12 months)

  Important notes:

  • Your proof of address can be under the name of the parent/guardian that you live with.
  • The same document can’t be used twice for proof of identity and proof of address, even if it appears on both lists.
  • All documents must be originals and the most recent ones. We don’t accept expired documents.
  • Documents used for proof of address should show the full name and current address. Documents used for proof of identity that also state an address must show the current address.

   

  If you are 16 years of age or over:

   

  Options when providing proof of identify and address documents

  • You can visit one of our local branches in Northern Ireland and bring your original documents with you. These documents do not need to be certified. There is no need for an appointment.
  • If you apply over the phone, you can use our Document uploader. These documents must be certified by one of the following:
    • Accountant, Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney, Commissioner of Oaths/Notary Public, Justice of the Peace
    • Post Office Official (UK only)

  The documents we accept

  We need one document from each of the below proof of identity and proof of address lists.

  Proof of identity

  • Valid Passport (all countries)
  • National Identity Card (from EU/EEA countries only with photo and DOB)
  • Passport Travel Card (from EU/EEA Countries only)
  • UK or ROI Driving Licence (full or provisional)
  • UK Biometric Residency Permit
  • Current Full Photo Card Driving Licence (EU/EEA/US/Canada/Australia)
  • Electoral ID Card (NI only)
  • Current Firearms Certificate or Shotgun licence

  Proof of address

  • UK/EU Driving Licence (when not used as identity document)
  • Original/Electronic financial institution statement e.g.Bank / Building Society / Credit Card / Credit Union statement (dated within last 6 months). E-statements must include the logo of the regulated institution.
  • Original/electronic household utility bill e.g. gas, electric, home phone/broadband, waste and water charges (not mobile phone or dongle contracts) (dated within last 6 months)
  • Original HMRC/Revenue commissionner correspondance, e.g. Tax Coding, etc. (excluding P60/P45/ National Insurance number correspondence) (dated within last 6 months)
  • Original letter from Government Dept/Agency relating to grants/entitlements (dated within last 6 months)
  • UK Local Authority Correspondence (e.g. rates / council tax, Housing Executive, Electoral Office) (dated within last 12 months).
  • EEA/USA/Canadian/Australian photo card Driving Licence
  • UCAS letter confirming course acceptance and statement of application correspondence (dated within last 6 months)(3rd level students only)
  • Original correspondence from DWP/Department of Social Welfare relating to benefits/pension or social welfare claim (dated within last 6 months).
  • Current property tax letter (dated within last 12 months)
  • Current original motor tax (dated within last 12 months)
  • Current original health/home/car insurance (must have address detailed) (dated within last 12 months)

  Important notes:

  • If you are over 18 years of age and apply over the phone, we will try to identify you electronically. To do this we use information held by credit reference agencies. If we need any documents from you, we will let you know during the call.
  • The same document can’t be used twice for proof of identity and proof of address, even if it appears on both lists.
  • All documents must be originals and the most recent ones. We don’t accept expired documents.
  • Documents used for proof of address should show your full name and current address. Documents used for proof of identity that also state an address must show your current address.

   

 

Switching is easy

With the free Current Account Switch Service you can switch your current account to us in in just 7 working days. It is a simple, reliable and stress-free way which is backed by the Current Account Switch Guarantee. Plus you can apply for an interest free and fee-free arranged overdraft for a period of three months from the date you open your account, subject to our current lending conditions.

To complete your switching application make sure to have at hand:

• Your existing bank account number and sort code
• Your existing account debit card (if you have one)

** For your security and to improve our service to you, we may record and monitor phone calls for training purposes.