Apply for a U Account
Set up your new U Account in no time
It won't take long from here! You're just a few steps away from your new current account. Fill in the form and we'll do the rest.
Choose how to pay
It's free to open an account, get your card, and transfer money in. It also won't cost you anything to use your card online or in-store here in the UK. Everything else is up to you – pick a payment option based on what you think you'll use. You can always change your mind later.
Free stuff & other fees
These stay the same however you choose to pay.
Free
Free
Free
3%
3%
£2.50
£3.50
You can view an industry-standard 'Fee information document' for any of these pricing options by clicking here for the £10-per-month option, here for the £5-per-month option, or here for the £0-per-month option.
Account limits
As soon as you've activated your U Mastercard® card, the limits in the table below will be applied to your account. Please note that reduced limits apply when you've opened an account but haven't activated your card.
The maximum balance is £10,000. All other account limits are as follows:
Daily limit
7-day limit
30-day limit
Your details
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Card name
Choose how you'd like your name to appear on your card.
Important: Please check these details carefully. We use your email address and mobile number to verify your identity, and you won't be able to open or use your account if these are not correct.
Email address
Mobile phone number
Home phone number
Current address
1 Somewhere Road
Time at address
Date of birth
1st September 1964
Gender
Male
Your chosen price point
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