Halifax continues market leading student account

Halifax has announced its 2009/2010 student account offering. Students will continue to benefit from an industry leading interest free overdraft of up to £3,000.

The Halifax Student Current Account is available to new and existing customers and offers:

An interest free overdraft of up to £3,000 for up to five years - plus an extra year after graduation

A Visa Debit Card

Commission-free currency and traveller's cheques

A 25% discount on AA breakdown cover

A 20% discount on Halifax Card Care card protection insurance, which covers all a customer's registered debit, credit, store and charge cards at home or abroad

Free 24hr telephone and online banking, plus the option of receiving statements online

Mike Regnier, current account director for the Halifax, said: "The Halifax Student Current Account continues to offer students real long term value as an alternative to up front offers. With the most generous interest free overdraft available, the potential savings over a three or four year degree are considerable."