As thousands of new students across the UK prepare to leave school and home for the first time, Santander will continue to offer it’s 1|2|3 Student Current Account with a free four-year Santander 16-25 Railcard in partnership with the Rail Delivery Group. The card enables students to benefit from a third off standard rail fares, saving an average of £7671 over four years.
Santander’s railcard is available to full time students in higher education as well as to the increasing number of school leavers who are taking up higher or degree level apprenticeships2. In 2016/17 there were 36,000 apprenticeships in the market and this figure is expected to grow in 2017/18.
Matt Hall, Head of Banking, Santander said: “For students and apprentices, this important time of their life often brings with it the first big step towards financial independence. Our award winning 1|2|3 Student Current Account provides the financial support they need at this exciting time.”
Last year, Santander retained its position as the largest provider of new student accounts with over a third of new UK undergraduates choosing to bank with Santander3.
Santander’s 1|2|3 Student Current Account, which is available online and to all students, regardless of their year of study, also provides other benefits and features tailored for students and apprentices:
- Interest and fee-free arranged overdraft of £1,500 in the first three years of study, £1,800 in their fourth year and £2,000 in their fifth year (if they continue with their studies);
- In-credit interest of up to three per cent on balances of £300 to £2,000;
- Access to exclusive 1|2|3 World offers, such as 30 per cent off travel insurance, as well as up to 15 per cent cashback at major retailers;
- A contactless debit card and access to Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay;
- Up to 15 per cent cash back on debit card spending at major retailers and access to exclusive 1|2|3 World offers, such as 30 per cent off travel insurance; and
- Free services to stay on top of finances, including online and mobile banking as well as SMS and email account alerts.
Since 2007, Santander Universities has invested £69 million in the UK and has committed to over £79 million by the end of 2018. The bank supports higher education with a number of schemes aimed at improving access to education, entrepreneurship and employability. Santander Universities has 84 direct UK University relationships and over 1,200 globally.
To open an account or for more information, visit www.santander.co.uk/student
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- Average annual 16-25 Railcard saving over four years based on multiplying the latest 16-25 Railcard saving figure from April 2017 - March 2018 by four is £767.
- Level four to seven.
- Santander had a 34 per cent market share of new student account openings in 2017, making it the largest provider of new student accounts in 2017 according to data from CACI.
Santander’s 1|2|3 Student Current Account:
Credit interest on the balance:
- 1.00 per cent AER/gross (variable) on balances £100 or more
- 2.00 per cent AER/ 1.98 per cent gross (variable) on balances £200 or more
- 3.00 per cent AER/ 2.96 per cent gross (variable) on balances £300 or more (up to £2000)
Interest-free and fee-free Arranged Overdraft: - £1,500 in years 1, 2 and 3
- Up to £2,000 over years 4 and 5
VISA debit contactless card (subject to status)
Easy access - withdraw up to £300 daily without charge
Online and Mobile banking - allowing customers to check statements, pay bills, move money and lots more
Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.santander.co.uk/student
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