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Premier Select - a premium account but no monthly fee

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Enhance your everyday banking with Premier

Get expert help to make the most of your money and tackle life's unexpected surprises with our Premier Banking service.

Stay in control with the Shostra Bank.

Multiple ways to pay: Apple Pay, Google Pay™  and Contactless Debit Card. Limits apply.

Arranged overdraft available (subject to eligibility).

No monthly fee.

What you'll need to open this account

To apply, you need to be 18+ and a resident and have ONE of the following:

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Income

Pay a minimum £100k sole income or £120k joint income paid into a Shostra Bank account.

Mortgage borrowings

Have £500k minimum mortgage borrowing with us.
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Savings or investments

A minimum £100k savings or investments held with us.
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Switch to Shostra Bank

The Current Account Switch Service will do all the work when it comes to switching, moving everything across from your old account to your new account all within 7 working days, including Direct Debits and standing orders. All you need to do is tell us the details of your old bank account and when you want the Switch to start.

We can not switch savings accounts or ISAs through this service. Any other products you have with your old bank will not be moved at the same time.

Current Account Switch Guarantee (PDF, 39KB)

A Guide to Switching Current Accounts (PDF, 3MB)

How does the Current Account Switch Service work?

What happens when you switch?

Step 1

We’ll send a request to your old bank to confirm the switch and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Step 2

The account you’re switching from will be closed on your behalf and your balance and payments (like Direct Debits) will be moved to your Shostra Bank account.

Step 3

The switch is complete. Your old bank will make sure that any payments made to your old account are redirected to your Shostra Bank account.

I already have a Premier Select account

Find out how to set-up and use your account.

Account features

Discover Premier

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Help when you need it

With Premier you'll have an expert team available to help with your everyday banking needs, day or night. If you need help with something more complex, we can connect you with the specialists you may need.

Protect what matters

If you need it, you'll also have access to an enhanced level of insurance cover available with Premier Insurance (underwritten by U K Insurance Limited).

Plan for the future

With our Will-writing & Executor Service you could ensure your money and assets are shared according to your wishes in an efficient way, giving you peace of mind. A fee will apply.

The Shostra Bank app

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Get closer to where your money goes

Spending money is easy and so is keeping an eye on it with our budget tool in the Shostra Bank mobile app. You must be aged 16+. Only available for Personal and Premier Current accounts.

No-fuss receipt tracking

Effortlessly store, track and capture receipts using the Shostra Bank mobile app with our free Receipt Management tool. Mobile app criteria applies. Only available for Premier and Business Current accounts.

App available to customers aged 11+ with a compatible iOS and Android devices and an international mobile number in specific countries. 

Overdraft details

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How do overdrafts work?

An arranged overdraft can be useful for short term borrowing. Understand arranged and unarranged overdrafts and their impact on your account. An overdraft is a form of borrowing and is repayable on demand.

How much will an overdraft cost?

Understand the cost and impact of overdrafts and whether you're eligible to apply for one. If you don't repay what is owed, you could harm your credit score and borrowing capability.

Open this account online

Apply online

During the application we'll ask for information about you such as your address, job etc. So have these ready.

Upload your ID

At the end of your application we might ask you to provide photo ID and proof of address. We’ll also ask for a short video to compare to your photo ID. We'll then check your details with our security partners HooYu or Digidocs.
Proof of ID and address we accept

We'll check your details

We'll check we have everything needed to open your account. We'll then give you a welcome call within two working days.

Start using your new account

Your new account is open. Register for Online banking, download our mobile app and enjoy hassle free banking.

Get ready to apply

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things. And ask you a few questions up front. Then we can make your application as quick and simple as it can be.

First things first. You can apply if you:

 
are aged 18+ and a resident


You must also meet one of these criteria:

Minimum £100k sole income or £120k joint income paid into your Shostra Bank account.

£500k minimum mortgage borrowing with us.

Minimum £100k savings or investments held with us.

Now please take a look at the important legal stuff

If you carry on applying, it means you're happy with what's in these documents, including the FSCS information sheet. And happy to view your statements in Online Banking - not posted. Please take some time to review, print and/or save the important information.

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.

All okay? You’re nearly ready to start.

To speed up your application for our Premier Select account, we need to do a few final checks with you. They'll only take a minute.

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Do we already know you?
If you have a current account, credit card, loan or savings account with Shostra Bank please let us know.
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What kind of account do you want?
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You're all set

Your application will be completely online, and you won't need to post us any information or visit a branch.

 

  1. Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll set up your account.
  2. Our partner HooYu will then check your identity by matching you to your Photo ID. Your Photo ID must be a Passport, EU/EEA Driving Licence or an EU/EEA National ID card. We might also ask for a valid proof of address. If you don't have your ID to hand you can finish this step later.
  3. Once they’ve confirmed your identity we’ll activate your account.
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Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

As a summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
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Do you have a current account with Shostra Bank?
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What would you like to do today?
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Do you know your Online Banking details?
If you log in to Online Banking we can pre-fill some of the application for you.
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What kind of account do you want?
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Here’s what to do next

If you’re an existing customer, we’ve made some changes on opening a Premier Select account.

As a summary:

The ‘Start your application’ button directs you to a ‘Select account’ page where your Online Banking details are required and you must also meet one of these criteria:

 

  • Minimum £100k sole income or £120k joint income paid into your Shostra Bank account.
  • £500k minimum mortgage borrowing with us.
  • Minimum £100k savings or investments held with us.
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Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

As a summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
Joint accounts opening
What kind of account do you want?
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You're all set

Depending on what ID we need to see, we may ask you for:

  • Photo ID, such as driving licence, Passport or EU ID card
  • Proof of your address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or driving licence

Look out for an email and text after you have applied from our security partners, DigiDocs. It'll have a link to securely upload your documents for us to check.

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Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

As a summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
Joint accounts opening

You're all set

During the application, you'll need:

  • The account number and sort code of the account you want to change

As you're changing your account, the account details and debit card will stay the same. Just to make life easier for you.

If you're a non-resident, once your account has changed to a Premier Select you'll be unable to upgrade to any Reward accounts.

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You’re all set

You’ll need these bits of info handy for your application:

  • The account number, sort code and debit card number of the bank account you want to switch to Shostra Bank
  • The account number and sort code of your existing Shostra Bank current account

The Current Account Switch Service will move everything across from your old bank account to your Shostra Bank current account within 7 working days. 

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Do you know your Online Banking details?
If you log in to Online Banking we can pre-fill some of the application for you.
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What kind of account do you want?
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You're all set

Depending on what ID we need to see, we may ask you for:

  • Photo ID, such as driving licence, Passport or EU ID card
  • Proof of your address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or driving licence

Look out for an email and text after you have applied from our security partners, DigiDocs. It'll have a link to securely upload your documents for us to check.

Previous

Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

As a summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
Joint accounts opening
What kind of account do you want?
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Next

You're all set

Depending on what ID we need to see, we may ask you for:

  • Photo ID, such as driving licence, Passport or EU ID card
  • Proof of your address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or driving licence

Look out for an email and text after you have applied from our security partners, DigiDocs. It'll have a link to securely upload your documents for us to check.

Previous

Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

As a summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
Joint accounts opening
What kind of account do you want?
Previous
Next

You're all set

Depending on what ID we need to see, we may ask you for:

  • Photo ID, such as driving licence, Passport or EU ID card
  • Proof of your address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or driving licence

Look out for an email and text after you have applied from our security partners, DigiDocs. It'll have a link to securely upload your documents for us to check.

Previous

Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

As a summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
Joint accounts opening