If you're passionate about the environment, the Co-op student bank account could be for you.
Co-op pride themselves on being the only bank with an ethical policy. So if you're passionate about things that affect you as a student, like overdraft limits and 24/7 banking, to the things that affect everyone like climate change and CO2 emissions - Co-op is the bank for you.
Co-op are the only bank to have an actual published ethical policy - hence by banking with Co-op over Natwest, HSBC, Lloyds TSB or Royal Bank of Scotland, students are looking after the welfare of their wallet and the world, according to Co-op.
Co-op, the Co-operative bank, are offering student bank accounts with the incentive that they are the only bank with an ethical policy. Furthermore, a £1,400 interest free overdraft is offered in year 1, rising to £2,000 in year 3. Co-op also offer a debit card and cheque book - with £100 cheque guarantee, access to the student bank account 24/7. Branch, telephone and Internet Banking is also offered. There is also the option of applying for a student credit card.