{"type":"document","data":{"id":"c41f22ef-8359-4c03-9f85-6e6ef2eafa73","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-03-26T13:51:59.621+01:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Student Credit card"},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/17389c7f-6e9d-4813-bd0d-da3d7674772c/plan-your-travel","type":"image","width":799,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/76c179b47be768d6/original/plan-your-travel.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Why having a Student Credit card is a smart choice for traveling","subtitle":"For every adventure: freedom, security, and convenience in your pocket"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/students","text":"Banking for students"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Dreaming of your next trip? Make sure you’ve got this covered!"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>You, a suitcase full of dreams, and a ticket to the unknown. Studying abroad, taking a gap year, or just traveling for fun, you want to enjoy yourself and not stress about money. Did you know a Student Credit card is essential for smart travel</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Can you relate?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ul class=\"check-mark\"><li>You’re at a hostel in Sri Lanka and they only accept credit cards.</li><li>Your phone gets stolen in Barcelona and you urgently need cash.</li><li>You want to rent a scooter in Thailand, but a credit card is required for the deposit.</li></ul><ul></ul><p>Sounds stressful? Don’t worry! with a Student Credit card, you travel smart.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"The benefits of a Student Credit card"},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Security: better protection","richBody":{"value":"<ul class=\"check-mark\"><li>No need to carry large amounts of cash</li><li>Protection through the Money-Back Service and purchase insurance</li><li>Lost your card? Block it instantly, no worries</li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Flexibility: the freedom to pay anywhere","richBody":{"value":"<ul class=\"check-mark\"><li>Hostels, flights, and scooter rentals? Often only with a credit card</li><li>Accepted worldwide, unlike your debit card</li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Freedom & control: you’re in charge","richBody":{"value":"<div><ul class=\"check-mark\"><li>Book a new destination on a whim or reserve a scooter</li><li>Always keep track of your spending via the ING App</li><li>Decide for yourself how and when you pay</li></ul></div>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"For every adventure"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Whether you’re studying abroad, taking a gap year, or going backpacking, with a Student Credit card, you’ll travel worry-free, flexible, and safe. Wherever you go, you’re always in control. That’s what makes traveling truly smart!</p>"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/students/essential-creditcard-hacks","text":"Essential credit card hacks"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards/student-credit-card","text":"More about the ING Student Credit card"}}]}}}