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  1. stackemup's Avatar
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    Student Bank Account
    Hello All,

    I have an appointment this Tuesday with Halifax to open up a Student Current Account with them.

    I was wondering whether I need to take a parent with me.

    This will be my first Account with a bank, as I have never had one previously in any form or shape.

    Kind Regards,

    D
  2. Illusionary's Avatar
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    Re: Student Bank Account
    (Original post by stackemup)
    Hello All,

    I have an appointment this Tuesday with Halifax to open up a Student Current Account with them.

    I was wondering whether I need to take a parent with me.

    This will be my first Account with a bank, as I have never had one previously in any form or shape.

    Kind Regards,

    D
    No, you should be able to open a student account on your own. You may, though, need a letter confirming your university place; if you're not yet at university, do you have an unconditional offer of a place?
  3. murpo's Avatar
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    Re: Student Bank Account
    If you're over 18 then I'm 99.99% sure no
  4. stackemup's Avatar
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    Re: Student Bank Account
    do you have an unconditional offer of a place
    I have a conditional offer at UCL for AAA.

    So do I actually need to wait till results day, before I can open up the student account??

    Thx
  5. Illusionary's Avatar
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    Re: Student Bank Account
    (Original post by stackemup)
    I have a conditional offer at UCL for AAA.

    So do I actually need to wait till results day, before I can open up the student account??

    Thx
    Most likely yes - it's common for banks to ask to see your AS12 confirmation letter from UCAS when opening a student bank account.
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