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Studying in the UK? We make it fast & simple to open a UK bank account.
Studying in the UK? We make it fast & simple to open a UK bank account.
We aim to be the number 1 resource hub for international students. We want to give you the tools you need to enjoy your life in the UK without any extra worries, so you can enjoy your UK uni experience. Banking is just the start. We are working hard to bring you the best of everything in the near future.
Cheap international money transfer fees through our partners
Make and track payments through your banking app
Pay via Google Pay™, Apple Pay™ or use your contactless bank card everywhere
Pay accommodation fees from a UK bank account without any problems
Set up repeat payments quickly and easily
Bank locations across the UK to help you in person*
Pay - and get paid back - by friends instantly
Keep money protected with fraud prevention services
Student life is so much easier with my new bank account!
I am happy I no longer pay so much to change my money
The only thing I wish is I had opened one earlier!
It was way easier than back home. I was using my contactless card on the tube in less than a week
We believe banking in the UK should be just as easy as it is back home. Take advantage of a UK account and get all the freedom of going cashless.
Banking in the UK is heavily regulated by various governing bodies, to keep your money safe. Our payment systems are robust, secure and insured.
Make payments using the UK Faster Payments service for frictionless and fast UK transactions
All of our banking affiliates are FSCS accredited, insuring up to £85,000 of your money
Receive either a VISA or Mastercard payment card, accepted by shops and ATMs across the UK.
If you use your bank account from back home for purchases in the UK, you’ll run into problems with currency conversion fees, exchange rates, delays in sending or receiving funds - and many more. Kuai makes opening a bank account quick and easy, so you won’t have any of these problems
This depends on which bank account you choose, but most applications take a matter of minutes. After a few days, your confirmation pack should arrive in the post with your brand new bank card.
A direct debit is when you set up an automatic recurring payment to be taken from your bank, on a date that you set. This could be your tuition fees, your rent, your phone bill, a car lease, gym membership - you name it.You can read more about direct debits and how they work here.
Kuai helps internationals gain access to financial services they need in the UK. We analyse the market, find the very best international student accounts and make the application process quick and easy to understand. We aim to bring you many more deals and services tailored towards international students - not just banking.
All of our selected accounts are free to open. Some premium accounts may charge a monthly fee in return for access to premium services. You'll always be made aware of any charges at the time of opening your account.
Traditional banks have branches that you can visit in-person in your area. With digital banks your finances are managed completely in-app or online. Both allow you to use your bank cards at ATMs or for purchases, and both come with help and financial protections.
Contactless payments allow you to tap your bank card or phone (if using Google Pay or Apple Pay) without having to enter your PIN. Contactless payments are accepted at most card terminals in the UK, so whether you're travelling, shopping for clothes or eating lunch at your favourite student bar, you can pay quickly and easily.
Nothing at all. We don’t store any identifiable information about you, we simply link you with services you need. Our services are completely free, now and forever!
