How to choose a student bank account

Overdraft offers and free gifts abound, but keep your wits about you when choosing a student bank account

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With A-level results in and university places settled there is plenty of preparation to cram in before starting life as a student. Aside from buying bedding and books and learning how to cook a couple of basic meals, it is time to pick a student bank account.

For many teenagers this is the first time they will have had access to a current account with an overdraft. Which one you choose can make a big difference to day-to-day uni life by making sure you have access to cash when you need it. It can also have an affect on your life after university, as the right one can help reduce the amount of debt you're left with after graduation.

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