Barclays Wealth

How to Apply

iBank Student

• Complete an application form* and take it to any UK Barclays branch, or
• Visit any UK Barclays branch and fill in an application form with a member of staff

Documentation required for iBank Student

• Students in higher education need to provide an original or a certified copy of the offer letter from the UK University or Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) confirming that you will be studying for a degree or equivalent qualification, the subject(s) that you will be taking and the start and end dates of your course.

Please note: if the letter from your university, school or college is not posted to your overseas address or is sent to an agency's address then you will need to provide an additional form of address verification.

• An original or certified copy of a recent bank or credit card statement that is less than 3 months old or;
• A letter of introduction for UK banking facilities from your education institution (templates are available from your local Barclays branch, or;
• Please complete the Bankers Confirmation Request Form and request that your current bank completes and returns to us.

Applications via an agency

If you applied via an agency, you should supply:

• A copy of the offer letter sent to you via the agency and one of the following:
  • A credit card/bank statement in English dated within the last three months
  • A VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Diners Card statement that is no more than three months old.
  • A national photo ID card/driving licence that has your name and overseas residential address on it

Requirements for financial institutions

Please note that all financial institutions in regulated centres are required, as part of their legal and regulatory responsibilities, to verify the identity of their clients and the source of their funds before accounts can become fully functional to allow withdrawals or deposits.