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- To apply, you must be 17+ and have been living in the UK for at least 3 years. Online applications only.
- You need to be a fulltime undergraduate student (on at least a 2 year course at a UK University/College) or you need to be completing a full time postgraduate or nursing course lasting a year or more. You can apply within 6 months of your course start date.
- You must use your Student account as your main account by depositing your wages or other regular income into it.
- If you have received a student offer from Royal Bank at anytime from 1st July 2020 you will not be eligible. Royal Bank of Scotland have the right to withdraw this offer at anytime.

Student Current Account | Current Accounts | Royal Bank of Scotland
Apply for a Royal Bank Student bank account and receive a free 4 year tastecard worth £29.99 per year*
*Annual tastecard value excluding any offers. Correct as at 2nd October 2023.
tastecard
Tastecard is a discount card which offers you 2 for 1 on meals, 50% off food or 25% off food and drinks at thousands of restaurants or pizza takeaways UK wide.
We also have exclusive offers just for students.
Cinema ticket discounts
Discounted days out at the UK's best attractions
Exclusive membership perks
We’ll send your tastecard redemption code to your email address.
Offer T&Cs apply. This offer can be withdrawn at any time. Valid for 4 years. Smartphone required.
Hassle free banking with our mobile app
App available to customers aged 11+ with compatible iOS and Android devices and a UK or international mobile number in specific countries.

Switch to Royal Bank
The Current Account Switch Service will do all the work when it comes to switching, moving everything across from your old account all within 7 working days, including Direct Debits and standing orders. All you need to do is tell us the details of your old bank account and when you want the Switch to start.
We can not switch savings accounts or ISAs through this service. Any other products you have with your old bank will not be moved at the same time.
Current Account Switch Guarantee (PDF, 39KB)
Understanding overdrafts
To apply for an overdraft, you need to be:
- aged 18+
You can add an overdraft to your account once your course has started.