Island Student Account

The only Student Account to offer a free NUS Extra card for three years.

We understand that starting college or university can be both an exciting and challenging time. That’s why our Student Account is packed with everything you need to make the most of your time at university. From a tiered Interest-free Planned Overdraft, to a range of discounts Three Year NUS Extra Card and YHA membership. Our Student Account is the perfect way to prepare for the road ahead.

A range of discounts and benefits Offshore Internet banking and PhoneBank available Interest-free overdraft of up to £1,500

Open an Island Student Account at your local branch, or call us on one of the following numbers for any help or further information:

08457 309461 Jersey
08457 309373 Guernsey
08457 301280 Isle of Man

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Features & Benefits

  • An interest-free overdraft of up to £1500 in your first 3 years at University and £2,000 in years 4, 5 and 6.
  • Interest calculated daily on credit balances: the more money you keep in the account, the more interest you will earn.
  • Free three year NUS Extra card, giving you great discounts at high street stores.*
  • Free three year YHA membership.
  • 40 free eMusic downloads and a LAVA mini-speaker (subject to availability).
  • The option to apply for a credit card to help spread the cost of student life.
  • Offshore Internet banking and Offshore PhoneBank so you can do your banking when it suits you.
  • A debit card, giving you quick and easy access to your money when you want it.
  • View interest rates applicable to student account (Island Cheque rates).

* Only where applicable in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

How do I apply?

Customers must have applied for a qualifying course of at least two years' duration. If you are a permanent UK, Channel Island or Isle of Man resident aged 17 years or older and do not hold a student account elsewhere you can apply for the Island Student Account.

At your local branch

Visit your local branch and we'll open the account for you.