first direct

you wouldn't want to miss out... upgrade your banking for only £9.95 a month (12 months initial contract)

take full advantage of our services to manage your account

find out more about the 1st Account

switch to a first direct 1st Account and we'll give you £100. If you're not happy after 6 months we'll give you another £100 and help you move to another bank.

  • open a 1st Account and transfer your salary/income of at least £1500 within 3 months and we will add £100 to your account. This offer is only available for people who haven't previously experienced the delights of banking with first direct.
  • service guarantee:
    If within 12 months you're not happy with your account, you've paid in your salary/income of at least £1500 a month for 6 months and haven't tried us before, we'll give you £100 and help you move your account. All other accounts held with first direct must be closed when you move accounts.
  • open 24/7/365 (this year, make that 24/7/366!)
  • real people to talk to
  • interest free £250 overdraft (0% EAR, 15.9% EAR for sums over £250)
  • text message banking
  • automated sweep from 1st Account to a savings account.

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