FlexStudent current account
The student bank account that grows with you.
Helping you manage your money at university
Starting university is a really exciting time. But it also comes with a few challenges, like managing your money by yourself. We’re here to help you feel prepared for when your studies begin. There are a few things you can do to get started:
Download our Banking app
Downloading our secure Banking app is a great, simple step you can take to keep track of your money. It’s packed full of useful features, from viewing and searching your transactions to freezing and unfreezing your Visa debit card. You can also check how much money has come in to and out of your account at a glance.
Read our top banking tips for students
We’ve got some top tips for managing your student money. With advice on how best to prepare before you go and how to budget while you study.
Already have a FlexStudent?
If you leave your studies early, or are planning to continue your studies after you graduate, just let us know. Call us on 03457 30 20 11 or visit us in branch to talk through your options.
Manage your account your way
Keep track of your money
You can set your text alert preferences to help you manage your money. And you can go paperless to help keep track digitally.
Visa debit card
You can make contactless payments up to £100 with your Visa debit card.
Bank securely with our app or online
You can manage most things from our Banking app or Internet Bank. Whether you’re sending money to a friend for rent, setting up a standing order for your bills or just keeping track of your finances.
Pay with your phone
You can use Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.

Apply for FlexStudent
When you apply for a FlexStudent current account, you can:
- apply for a brand new bank account
- switch your existing student current account with another building society or a bank to us, or
- change your existing FlexOne to a FlexStudent.
Protecting your money
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (opens in a new window) (FSCS) is a free, independent service that protects up to £85,000 of your eligible money at Nationwide.