Bank and building society directory

The Finance Division have developed a bank and building society directory to empower students and the wider academic community to make informed choices about their banking provider.

The table provides useful practical details about overdraft facilities, ID requirements, and information for overseas students.

You can access further details on banks and building societies approach to sustainability, including their environmental and social credentials via independent research companies, including but not limited to; Banks & Building Societies‍‍‍: Ethical Comparison - The Good Shopping Guide and Ethical banking guide for universities | Ethical Consumer Research & Consultancy.

Bank Directory

	Website	Local branch details & telephone	Documents required to open an account	International student account options	Student account option	Internet banking / app based or branch	Overdraft facility
	alrayanbank.co.uk	London  44 Hans Crescent, London, SW1X 0LZ	Identity: valid passport or driving licence Address: recent bank statement	Yes - basic account. Additional documents are required for non-residents (who need to apply in person) and UK students	Yes - basic account	Both	None
	barclays.co.uk	Cambridge 9-11 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AX	Valid ID: passport or driving licence, three years address history, UK mobile number	Yes - basic account	Yes	Both	Yes
	co-operativebank.co.uk	N/A  0344 249 9981	Valid ID, three years address history, annual income and employment details. Subject to eligibility criteria	Yes - standard current account	Yes	Both	Yes
	hsbc.co.uk	Cambridge 63-64 St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BZ 03456 040 626	Valid ID, proof of address	Yes	Yes	Both	Yes
	lloydsbank.com	Cambridge  3 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HQ 0345 602 1997	Valid ID: passport or driving licence, three years address history, income and expenditure details	Yes - classic account	Yes	Both	Yes
	monzo.com	N/A 0800 802 1281	Valid photo ID, passport or driving licence, three years address history, UK mobile number	Yes	Yes - basic account	App based (Apple, Google Pay)	Yes
	nationwide.co.uk	Cambridge 26-27 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3NB	Valid ID, address history, employer's details, and salary	Yes - FlexBasic current account / FlexAccount current account	Yes	Both	Yes
	natwest.com	Cambridge 21 Petty Cury,  Cambridge,  CB2 3NE 03457 888 444	Valid ID, proof of address	Yes, select account	Yes	Both	Yes
	santander.co.uk	Cambridge 60 St Andrew's Street,  Cambridge,  CB2 3RR 0333 207 2899	Valid ID, address history	Yes - basic current account	Yes	Both	Yes
	triodos.co.uk	N/A  0330 3550 355	Valid ID, mobile phone	No	Yes - basic account	Internet banking	Yes

Bank Directory - sustainability focus

	Website	Link to bank's ethical policies / strategies
	alrayanbank.co.uk	Ethical banking for everyone
	barclays.co.uk	Statements and policy positions
	cooperativebank.co.uk	Ethical policy
	hsbc.co.uk	Climate strategy
	lloydsbank.com	Social sustainability
	monzo.com	Annual report
	nationwide.co.uk	Approach to responsible business
	natwest.com	Annual report
	santander.co.uk	Policies
	triodos.co.uk	Mission