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Mar 28, 2021 · I hold a current and savings account with HSBC and recently opened a new account, having been a customer years ago, with First Direct. I’m really shocked and …

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HSBC And First Direct Are The Same !!!!!!!s.

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Jul 1, 2011 · I applied to First Direct for a current account with a £1000 overdraft facility, I have no debts, no mortgage, no unpaid bills, regular high income, 7 years at the same address, Lloyds …

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Should I Switch Form HSBC To First Direct - Reddit

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HSBC let me keep my overdraft when my student/graduate account ended. Still have the same limit too - £1750! I also use First Direct who I switched to from a Lloyds account. As already …

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Got Both HSBC And First Direct Bonuses : R/beermoneyuk - Reddit

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For anyone wondering if they can do both switches, I just got my First Direct bonus today. Switch completed on the 23rd Dec, transferred £1000 in and out within ten minutes on 26th and …

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Are first direct and HSBC the same bank?

Is First Direct and HSBC the same financial organizations? First Direct is a retail bank division of HSBC Bank (UK), so if you have savings with both financial organizations, you we are eligible only for one claim under the FSCS deposit limit. The specializes in internet and telephone banking and is located in Leeds. ...

When did HSBC first direct start?

At midnight on 1 October 1989, Midland Bank (now HSBC UK) launched First Direct, the UK’s first telephone-only bank. The new bank (now styled first direct) was born out of growing customer frustration. Many felt that traditional banking wasn’t flexible enough to fit around their needs and busy schedules. ...

What are the disadvantages of HSBC first direct?

Downside of First Direct (outside of covid) is that some of the services available in HSBC branches aren’t offered to First Direct customers (with First Direct having none of it’s own branches). I found it near impossible to get a stamped bank statement which I required as proof of funds for a house move as a HSBC branch refused to do it. ...

Does HSBC have a mortgage comparison feature?

I have Lloyd, First Direct, Santander, Nationwide, none of them have this feature. Second thing I like HSBC, is their mortgage (direct, no broker) is often on the top end of comparison ranking, but apparently if you are their customer it's easier to apply with less paperwork. I do like First Direct for their swift responses when I have a query. ...

Is first direct a good bank?

No one outside the UK knows what First Direct is. Hopefully I will be allowed to go back to those places soon to experience that! But FD are a good bank - a bit more 'elite' - and you can of course open savings accounts with them online. I did just last week! ...

Does HSBC want FD?

Sign in or register to get started. Once many years ago, FD were the guinea pig for HSBC idea's & upgrades. Now they are not. HSBC have learnt that despite FD being part of the same group, that they do not want FD taking HSBC customers. As it costs the group profit. ...