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Banking Information

Opening a Bank Account before arriving in the UK- EU/International students

You can make arrangements before coming to the UK in order to access money on arrival in the UK.

Tips for accessing your money when in the UK:

Exchange students

Bring an English translation confirming your enrolment at your home institution. It must show:

Opening a bank account in the UK

We recommend you organise your financial arrangements soon after arriving in Dundee. It is a good idea to open a UK bank account and transfer money into it as soon as possible. The following major banks have branches close to the main campus in Dundee.

Banks are normally open from around 09.30 to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. All have 24-hour automatic cash machines. To open an account you will have to complete an application and provide the following documents:

HSBC Passport Account is a student-friendly account, particularly if you are opening an account in UK for the first time: www.hsbc.co.uk

Over the past 2 years international students have encountered difficulties when opening a bank account. This is due to an increase in money laundering (fraud). Bank staff require various documents and will ask many questions. Please do not feel that you are personally under suspicion, however frustrating it may be. It is just standard practice.

Proof of Address

Different banks will have different policies when it comes to opening accounts. They also vary from branch to branch.

You may be asked to provide any of the following documents as proof of your address in the UK:

The University’s Registry Office (at 2 Airlie Place, building number 41 on the campus map) can provide you with a letter of introduction which some banks will accept as proof of address.

If you experience any difficulties, please contact the International Student Adviser at internationalsupport@dundee.ac.uk.

For more information on banking in the UK see: www.bba.org.uk/customer/personal-banking

Bank Statements

When you require bank statements – for example, for visa extension purposes, please order your statements one month in advance and ensure you have the required funds in your account over a period of 28 days.  Banks will not normally issue statements over the counter on request.

Banks Near to the University Campus

Find banks on Google Maps: http://maps.google.co.uk

1. A: enter your current location (University postcode DD1 4HN)

2. B: enter the enter the bank’s postcode (the postcodes are below in bold)

 

3. Finally, click ‘get directions’ and a detailed map will appear which you can print off or follow the directions on your phone.


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