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First Direct Current Account

First Direct
  • 0% AER
  • 15.9% EAR

First Direct current account summary

First Direct are offering £100 when you switch to them and pay your wages/income (minimum £1,500 a month) in to the account, plus an additional £100 if you are not satisifed with your account.  They will also help you transfer to another bank.

Key features of this current account

  • Open a 1st Account and transfer your salary/income of at least £1500 within 3 months and receive £100 to your account
  • Service guarantee: If within 12 months you are not happy with your account, you have paid in your salary/income of at least £1500 a month for 6 months and have not tried first direct before, they will give you an additional £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
  • Real people to talk to
  • Interest free £250 overdraft (0% AER, 15.9% EAR for sums over £250)
  • Text message banking
  • Automated sweep from 1st Account to a savings account.

Acceptance criteria

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
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