Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 18, 2026

Student bank accounts: don’t be swayed by the freebies, freshers told

Sign-up perks may capture the attention but should the focus be on the interest-free overdraft? Student accounts work like any other current account but come with two extras that don't apply to the general public: an interest-free overdraft, and a lot of perks designed to hook you in as a customer for life.

Student bank accounts: don’t be swayed by the freebies, freshers told

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Sign-up perks may capture the attention but should the focus be on the interest-free overdraft?

Student accounts work like any other current account but come with two extras that don't apply to the general public: an interest-free overdraft, and a lot of perks designed to hook you in as a customer for...

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Sign-up perks may capture the attention but should the focus be on the interest-free overdraft? Student accounts work like any other current account but come with two extras that don't apply to the general public: an interest-free overdraft, and a lot of perks designed to hook you in as a customer for life.

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