Updated October 13, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team

Top student cards compared in the United Kingdom

14 cards available in the United Kingdom, ranked for the United Kingdom.

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Top student cards compared in the United Kingdom
#	Card	Score	Key facts	Actions
1	HSBC UKTop pick Get £220 when you switch to an HSBC Bank Account	9.5/10	Monthly fee: £0 Currency conversion fee: 2.75% Card type: Debit	Review Compare See alternatives
2	HSBC Classic Credit Card Get £500 with an HSBC Premier Bank Account: GBP 500	9.4/10	Monthly fee: £0 Currency conversion fee: 2.99% Card type: Debit	Review Compare See alternatives
3	National Bank of Kuwait Cards Travel at Ease With 25% Cashback: 25% cashback	9.3/10	Currency conversion fee: 3% to 5% Card type: Debit Legal entity: National Bank of Kuwait	Review Compare See alternatives
4	NBK Travel at Ease With 25% Cashback: 25% cashback	9.0/10	Currency conversion fee: 3% to 5% Card type: Debit Legal entity: National Bank of Kuwait	Review Compare See alternatives
5	HyperJar	8.9/10	Monthly fee: £0 Currency conversion fee: 0% Card type: Prepaid	Review Compare See alternatives
6	TSB	8.7/10	Monthly fee: £0 Currency conversion fee: 2.95% Card type: Debit	Review Compare See alternatives
7	TSB Bank	8.7/10	Monthly fee: £0 Currency conversion fee: 2.95% Card type: Debit	Review Compare See alternatives
8	Swedbank Gold revolving credit card monthly fee 0 EUR until end of year: 0 EUR monthly fee	8.5/10	Currency conversion fee: 1% Card type: Debit Card network: Mastercard	Review Compare See alternatives
9	Nationwide Building Society	Not rated	Card type: Debit	Review Compare See alternatives
10	NatWest GBP 200 Switch offer on Everyday Current Account	Not rated	Monthly fee: £0 Card type: Debit	Review Compare See alternatives