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Compare a range of financial products and services available from First direct. Read our section reviews, find a product that's right for you and apply online.

First direct is an award winning commercial bank based in the UK with its headquarters located in Leeds. Customers can access their accounts online and over the telephone but First Direct does not have any branches which allows it to pass on savings from lower overheads to its customers.

First Direct is a division of HSBC Bank plc. with over 1.2 million customers and 3,500 employees across 3,000 FTE roles.
First direct is based at two call centres in Leeds and Hamilton. Hamilton is the larger of the two call centres however the Leeds call centre handles risk assessment and some processing roles.

First direct was first formed in October 1989 by Midland Bank, then became a part of HSBC in 1992.

First direct took its first call in October 1989. By May 1991 the bank had 100,000 customers which gre to 250,000 by March 1993. It first broke even in December 1994. In April 1995 the bank gained its 500,000th customer and has made a profit every year since.

First Direct savings accounts
are very competitive, offering high interest rates on balances with a number of accounts to choose from to suit a all.

First Direct Credit Cards

First Direct Credit Cards offer customers a great account that comes packed with features and benefits to suit all credit card users.

With 0% introductory periods, and low long-term rates on balance transfers (excluding HSBC, HFC and M&S Money), First Direct credit cards will help you to manage your finances without having to pay the earth in interest and charges.

First Direct Credit Cards are perfect for everyday use and with first direct's signature levels of service as standard, you can carry your card with confidence. With no annual fee, convenient online and telephone services allowing you to manage your account, and even regular text message mini-statements sent direct to your mobile phone, consider a First Direct credit card.
First Direct Credit Cards Review >

First Direct Bank Accounts

First direct offer a range of savings account via the internet, telephone or free Text Message Banking, helping you to manage your money any time of the day or night.

With impressive interest rates and attractive bonuses for switching accounts, First direct savings accounts can help you to achieve your saving goals.

First Direct guarantee that should you need to contact them, you will be put through to a person rather than a recorded message via one of their contact centres, allowing you to solve any issues with ease.
First Direct Bank Accounts Review >

First Direct Savings Accounts

First Direct Savings Accounts provide a great place for you to make your savings grow, with some great offers and benefits available, you will find a savings account to suit your needs.

With First Direct savings accounts, you'll a great rate on your balance and some accounts offer free withdrawals for the more flexible saver. Alternatively, if you would like to be rewarded for limiting your withdrawals, First Direct have an account that's ideal for you.
First Direct Savings Accounts Review >

First Direct ISA

First Direct ISAs offer a range of fantastic features and benefits, helping you to get the best from your tax free allowance.

Whether you're looking to transfer a lump sum to a First Direct ISA to earn more from the great rates offered, or you want to kick-start your savings through making regular deposits throughout the tax year, First Direct have an individual savings account solution to suit your saving needs.

If you require access to your ISA, First Direct have an account that allows to enjoy instant access to your money via its online and telephone and postal services, giving you the freedom to manage your account and stay on top of your savings plan.
First Direct ISA Review >

First Direct Mortgages

First direct mortgages have been specially designed to make your life easier, so you can get on with the important things.

First direct offer a range of repayment options to suit your circumstances. These include:

The Repayment Mortgage - this is a straightforward capital repayment mortgage that requires monthly payments to cover both the interest accrued as well as part of the capital. This means that provided you always make your payments, the mortgage will be paid back in full by the end of the agreed term.
First Direct Mortgages Review >

First Direct News

  • First Direct launches new credit card
    A new credit card is on offer from one lender. Consumers searching for the best credit deals available in the UK following the recession may be ...
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    Fri 2nd Sep, 2011
  • first direct slashes home credit rates
    Mortgages with first direct have been cut in price. A home credit lender has today (July 1st) decided to further step up the level of competition ...
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    Thu 1st Jul, 2010
  • New first direct mortgage 'flexible and easy to use'
    A new mortgage unveiled today (December 2nd) by first direct has been described as easy to use and flexible. A brand-new mortgage made available ...
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    Wed 2nd Dec, 2009
  • First Direct resumes accepting mortgage applications from non-customers
    First direct has resumed selling mortgages to non customers. The online and telephone bank temporarily stopped offering mortgages to new ...
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    Tue 20th May, 2008
  • First Direct introduce fee's for their Current Account
    In what may mark the beginning of the end for free banking as we know it, online bank, first direct, is writing to all its customers over the ...
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    Wed 15th Nov, 2006
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