Student Credit Card


Student Credit Card

Discounts designed for student life


Food. Clothes. Books. When you add up all the expenses of student living, some discounts could go a long way.



It's a credit card designed especially for the way you live your life.

Student Credit Card - main benefits

  • Money off - top brands like Lonely Planet, Firebox.com and HP
  • Keep spending under control - with a maximum initial credit limit of £500
  • Make payments easy - with a Direct Debit you'll never miss a payment, or be charged a late fee
  • No annual fee - and a Typical 18.9% APR (variable)
  • ...and much more

Interest free credit
You'll get up to 56 days' interest free credit on purchases (see rates and fees for details), comprehensive cover against online fraud and identity theft.

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Financial benefits



  • Up to 56 days interest-free credits on purchases
    If you pay the balance in full and on time and have paid the previous month's balance in full and on time.
  • Cash advance
    Get up to £250 each day (depending on your credit limit) from cash machines worldwide.
  • No annual fee
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Manage your card



  • Control your credit card online
    Check your balance whenever it suits, from almost any computer - PC or Apple Mac.
  • Manageable credit limit
    With a maximum credit limit of £500, you always know where you stand.
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Special discounts



  • 10% off computing
    10% off all products with HP UK
  • Discounted iPod and accessories
    15% off everything at iWorld.co.uk
  • Firebox.com
    £5 voucher to spend on the huge range of gadgets, games and quirky gifts from Firebox.
  • Outnow
    1 month of free DVD rentals when you subscribe to any DVD rental package.
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Travel benefits



  • Travel bookings
    Organise your holiday or business travel with a single phone call. There are discounts on advance bookings, last-minute bargains and on almost everything else - from flights to airport car parking.

    For more details of any of the benefits please contact your branch.
  • Lonely Planet
    25% discount on any of the Lonely Planet titles every time you spend £10 or more. Where will you head first?
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Wine offers



  • Royal Bank Wine Club
    Special offers for cardholders - and sometimes free gifts too.

    For more details or to register please call 0870 442 1138
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More than just convenience



Stay safe online with our internet shopping guide.

Protect your card from fraudsters, with our credit card security guide.

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Introductory and special offers



We may end any introductory offer, including any balance transfer offer, if you do not pay on time or stay within your credit limit

Student Credit Card



You can download the summary box for the Student Credit Card as a PDF.



Important information

Balance transfers from other Royal Bank of Scotland Group cards are not permitted.

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The Royal Bank of Scotland Student MasterCard is available subject to approval, only to persons aged 18 or over who have a RBS Student current account. These services are for the attention of UK residents only and are only available in the UK. Please view the Summary Box for important information on interest and charges.

The application process takes place within a secure Web site. All information submitted is protected by strong security techniques including 128-bit encryption so that it cannot be read by others.

The information you provide will be subject to a credit search with a credit-scoring bureau. Each time a credit search is conducted it is recorded against your details held at the credit-scoring bureau.

For more product information or to request an application pack call 0800 16 16 16 (Minicom users call 0870 154 1192).

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