OREANDA-NEWS. NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland are helping to make travel easier for students with a free National Express Coachcard when they sign up for a Student Account, register for online banking and receive paperless statements.

The account offers an interest free overdraft of up to £2000 after the first term and access to the market leading mobile banking app to help students better manage their finances on the move.

The four year Coachcard gives students a third off standard fares on National Express’s network, which serves over 900 destinations, including major airports, cities and attractions as well as serving all major university cities. National Express have over 20 dedicated campus stops around the UK.

The full features of a Student Account are:

  • Free National Express Young Persons Coachcard (T&Cs apply)
  • £500 interest-free overdraft on account opening
  • Up to £2,000 interest free overdraft  after term one
  • Contactless debit card
  • Mobile Banking app: make payments, view balances, transfer money
  • Apple Pay

The account also provides help with budgeting and managing finances, through useful tools such as text alerts and GetCash, which can be used to withdraw money without using a bank card.

Dan Jones, Head of Student Accounts said, “Our award winning Student Account offers the opportunity to travel the UK at a fraction of the cost, as well as our mobile banking app so students can bank while on the move.”