best bank and type of account for a student living in london?

Which bank would offer the most valuable benefits (e.g. discounts on public transport, food, entertainment etc.) and have the most long-term benefits?

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normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by naiola

Which bank would offer the most valuable benefits (e.g. discounts on public transport, food, entertainment etc.) and have the most long-term benefits?

No student bank account offers all of the above. Some offer £100 cash with a tastecard, another a four-year railcard, others just the cash or no incentive at all. It's best to work out what level of overdraft facility you want first (check details as some are guaranteed, others aren't), and then consider which incentive you would make use of/prefer.

The following article compares the current student bank account offers:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-bank-account/