Halifax unveils market leading Student Account

Halifax has announced details of its new market leading Student Current Account offering. Applications for the new account can be made from Monday 4th August 2008. The account is available to both new and existing customers.

The Halifax Student Account features:

Up to £3,000 interest-free overdraft for up to five years while you are a student and for one year after graduating (up to a maximum of six years)

2% gross on in-credit balances

Commission-free foreign currency and American Express Travellers Cheques

25% off AA membership for a year

20% discount on card care insurance

Online and telephone banking plus the option to receive your statements online

Withdraw up to £300 a day

Visa Debit facility on your card so no matter where you are, you can use your card wherever you see the Visa sign in shops and at cash machines

Cheque book available on request