Most UK banks and building societies allow you to open a general bank account (known as a “current account”). This allows you to access, deposit and withdraw money. To open a UK bank account, you will need to provide the following:
A passport or UK driving licence.
A letter from the university confirming details of your course.
Evidence of your current address in the UK (e.g. a tenancy agreement, student accommodation contract, or a letter from the university confirming your address).
Some banks may ask for proof of your address in your home country.
You can find detailed information on what you will need to do to open a bank account on our website and on the UKCISA website