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First Direct

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Known for top-rated customer service and a £250 0% overdraft buffer.

Current Offers

1 available

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First Direct is offering £175 to switch your current account.

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First Direct at a glance

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Run by them: 1
Top reward: £175

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Safety

High

Fees

None

Devices

Web

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first direct (HSBC)

FCA authorised

FRN 4028

FSCS protection

Eligible deposits protected up to £85,000

Last verified

22 Aug 2026

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Why First Direct?

Excellent customer service
0% overdraft up to £250
£175 switch bonus

Excluded if you've had HSBC since 2018

Safety

FSCS protected. Part of HSBC group.

Fees

No monthly fee.

Overview

Known for top-rated customer service and a £250 0% overdraft buffer.

How to earn

Open a 1st Account, switch via CASS, deposit £1,000 within 60 days.

Withdrawals

Bank transfer

Devices

WebiOSAndroid

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