The Latest Breaking News from First Direct

Four in five young adults ‘making financial sacrifices to save for holiday’

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

First Direct SCRAPS fees for oversea spending and cash withdrawals for debit card holders

From June 28 First Direct stop changing customers a non-sterling transaction fee as well as a non sterling cash fee so is now offering a "near perfect exchange rate".

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

Urgent warning as free £200 switching offer to bank customers ends tonight

Savvy customers could nab £200 if they hurry - HSBC's switching offer ends at midnight today.

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2023

Martin Lewis' MSE urges Brits to cash in on free £200 - but you need to act fast

The Money Saving Expert newsletter is urging Brits to take advantage of a cash bribe for new customers to open an Advance current account before Monday, July 3.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2023

Martin Lewis’ MSE explains how to get free £200 - but you need to be quick

HSBC is offering the cash bribe to new customers who switch to its HSBC Advance current account by Monday (July 3) - here is everything you need to know

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

First Direct offer new customers £200 to switch banks - but you'll have to be quick

First Direct are offering new customers £175 to make the switch, plus an extra £30 Amazon voucher - but it's only available until midnight on Monday (June 19).

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023

Martin Lewis' MSE urges bank customers to claim over £200 free cash with simple switch

The MoneySavingExpert team shared deals from First Direct, NatWest, Lloyds and HSBC where customers can get hundreds when they 'ditch and switch'

Chronicle Live · Jun 11, 2023

Martin Lewis' Monday Saving Expert shares how NatWest and HSBC will give new customers £200 free cash

Banks including First Direct, NatWest, HSBC and Lloyds are offering people money to switch to them

Bristol Post · Jun 7, 2023

Martin Lewis shares trick to get free £200 cash

The cash will likely be welcome amid the cost of living crisis

Liverpool Echo · Jun 7, 2023

HSBC increases interest rates on some savings accounts

Rises of up to 0.75 percentage points follow increases at First Direct

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023