I need a letter confirming my student status to open a bank account

Once you have successfully registered as a University of Surrey student, you will be able to download and print a letter that you can use to open a bank account. You can generate this yourself using the ‘University Letters’ page on Surrey Support, following the prompts to request a bank letter. A copy of the letter will be emailed to you for you to print out and deliver to your chosen bank.

Please note – if you are in university accommodation, letters cannot be issued until your term time address has been updated on our system.

If you have not already decided which bank to open an account with. you can access some independent advice using the links below.

• Money Saving Expert student bank accounts
• Which? best student bank accounts