Where can I open a UK bank account as a student?

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I'll be in London for 6 months. UK banks ask for proof of address which I don't have yet. What works?

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Skip the high street banks (HSBC, Barclays) for short stays — they require months of utility bills you won't have. Use a **digital bank** instead: **Monzo, Revolut and Starling** all let you open a full UK account in 10 minutes with just your passport and selfie. You get a UK sort code, account number, contactless card and Apple/Google Pay. Revolut also handles multi-currency well (useful for receiving money from home). For longer stays (12+ months), HSBC has a "Passport" account for students that's easier to open, but for under a year just use Monzo or Revolut.

Where can I open a UK bank account as a student?

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