The Starling student account.
Your chance to win £10,000 for uni. Plus, bag a £50 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card* and apply for an interest-free overdraft.
Apply now
You’ll need to be a UK resident, be aged 18 or over, be able to prove your student status and have 1 year left on your course to apply. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Additional criteria apply for the overdraft.
*Restrictions apply, see www.amazon.co.uk/gc-legal
Prize draw
You could win £10,000 to kickstart your uni era.
Kickstart your future, fund your passions, or build a financial cushion.
Open an account and verify your student status by October 31st to enter the draw.
Three students will win £10,000 each.
We’ll contact the winner directly.
Directly in the app, and via email.
Already have a personal account with us?
Verify your student status in-app, on the main menu.
Apply for and open a Starling student account and verify student status by 31/10/26 to enter. 3 winners only. T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply
*Overdrafts are subject to status and credit checks. Must have at least two years left on your course, and three years of UK address history. T&Cs apply. Overdrafts are repayable on demand.
Sign-up perk.
Get off to a flyer with a £50 Gift Card.
Open an account and verify your student status in the app.
You’ll receive an email with your Amazon.co.uk Gift Card* soon after.
Yours to spend, however you wish.
Books, stationery or whatever you need.
Offer can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
*Restrictions apply see www.amazon.co.uk/gc-legal
You’re aged 18 or older.
There’s no upper age limit, but you need to have at least one year remaining on your degree.
You’re a UK resident and hold the right to reside in the UK.
You’re enrolled in a full-time degree.
At a UK university, on an undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, or Higher Education degree apprenticeship.
How to get started.
Apply for an account.
It’s entirely online, and only takes a few minutes. You’ll need your ID to hand.
Verify your student status.
Once your account is open, simply provide your course details and a confirmation letter directly in the app.
Unlock your perks and offers.
Once verified, you’ll receive your £50 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card* and, if eligible, you’ll be able to apply for a £500 interest-free overdraft. Overdrafts are subject to status and credit checks.
Already have a personal account with us?
Simply verify your student status in the app by going to your account menu.
*Restrictions apply see www.amazon.co.uk/gc-legal
Check if you can apply.
To be eligible, you need to be a verified student, have at least 2 years left on your degree, and have 3 years of UK address history.
Choose your amount.
If you’re eligible, you can apply directly in the app for an interest-free overdraft between £100 and £500. All overdrafts are subject to status and credit approval.
Know before you borrow.
An overdraft is a form of borrowing and is repayable on demand, so please see our overdraft FAQs before you apply.
