Using an overseas account

If you are using an account that shows a foreign currency, you will need to convert the amount of the closing balance of the account (and the lowest balance in the 28-day period, if different) into Pounds Sterling (GBP).

The Home Office use OANDA to check the value of currency against the UK pound.

You must use OANDA to convert your money into GBP. Use the ‘Date of Application’ (this is the date you make your Student online application and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge and application fee) as the date to convert the currency. Print off a free currency conversion certificate to include with your application.