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UK bank account You may need to open a UK or digital bank account to pay your rent and bills and transfer money from overseas. If you decide to work part-time during your studies, it is likely that your employer will pay your wages into your bank account. Tips for opening a bank account Before deciding which bank you want to use, you should compare services offered and which fees and benefits they include.

Set up your phone If you decide to get a UK mobile number, you will have two options: pay-as-you-go SIM card or take a contract. There are several providers in the UK; we do recommend EE as we have a mast on site. Pay-as-you-go phone Purchase a phone and minutes/text/data bundle, which you can top up as needed with vouchers, online or in-store at the provider. If you are using your phone purely for communication in the UK, this may be the most cost effective option for you. Contract phone This option will require you to have a UK bank account in order to make regular monthly payments towards your chosen package. Shop around for the best deals. If you require instant data and calling when you arrive, you can purchase SIM cards or eSIMs for immediate connectivity upon arrival. You can find options to purchase SIMs or eSIMs at the airport arrivals terminals in Kiosks, vending machines, and retailers (eg. WH Smith). While convenient for instant data and calling, airport SIMs are typically more expensive than those bought in city stores. Internet access All students on campus have free access to the Hartpury network (Eduroam), which allows fast wireless internet access in all student bedrooms and various locations around campus. To connect, simply click on the Eduroam Wi-Fi and enter your Hartpury email and password. If you are staying in campus accommodation, a wired network port is also provided in each bedroom to connect. The required network cable (ethernet cable) can be purchased from Student Services for £5 or you can bring your own.

The Save the Student website has UK bank account information for

international students. Scan here to find more

When you decide which bank to open an account with, contact Hartpury’s

International team and request a letter to submit to the bank. This letter confirms your address and course details and can only be issued once you are fully enrolled. HSBC, a UK bank provider, will be on campus during International Orientation to help you open a UK bank account. Just bring your mobile and passport. You will need to be over 18 years old to use this service.

“When I first got here, I had never had a bank account before, so I went to HSBC UK, and they created a bank account for me with a savings account so that I could put money away every month to save.” Emily

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