Banking in Finland for Students

[praneeth]

Hey guys,
Just wondering what is the best one to do banking in Finland? For example, i.e., I went to one bank the other day & they said they'll charge around 7 euros per month for maintaining the bank account. Are there are any banks who don't charge these maintenance fees. If possible can you compare between Nordea, Danske & Aktia banks especially for students please & suggest best one based on their offers.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers!!

[Beep_Boop]

It's like asking "Should I shoot myself in the head or the stomach?"
You'll probably die in both cases, but in the head it's faster. Yes, it's messy, but less painful than the stomach.

If I were you, I'd go for Aktia. Since I'm not you, I recommend Nordea. They have English pages, and they're generally mmokay.

[betelgeuse]

Just wondering what is the best one to do banking in Finland? For example, i.e., I went to one bank the other day & they said they'll charge around 7 euros per month for maintaining the bank account. Are there are any banks who don't charge these maintenance fees. If possible can you compare between Nordea, Danske & Aktia banks especially for students please & suggest best one based on their offers.

Before only Nordea and Danske offered all banking in English. I assume now OP is getting there. They usually have special plans for young people that don't have monthly fees.

[sky2]

Check Nordea, I don't think they charge ~7 Eur/month for account maintenance. Also if you are student or young (below 29) they have some discount on their services. Check this:
http://www.nordea.fi/personal+customers ... 85752.html

Danske Bank also offers discounts for students
http://danskebank.fi/en-fi/personal/ben ... study.aspx

[praneeth]

Thanks guys, at the moment Nordea Bank seems to be a good option for International Students, as they have services in English & no account maintenance fee. I'll go ahead Nordea. Cheers!!