The winner of a variety of prestigious banking awards, First Direct Bank is one of the financial institutions to be at the forefront of Internet and telephone banking. The fresh and convenient approach offered by First Direct Bank enables customers to manage their finances with minimum fuss. There are many benefits to opening a First Direct Bank account, making day to day budgeting simple and speedy.

First Direct Bank offers an automatic £500 overdraft, which can prove immensely useful in the event of unexpected bills and expenses. You can also withdraw up to £500 per day from your account, which is far more than many other banks allow. You will have access to your bank account around the clock, 365 days per year and you can even enjoy free gifts and offers that First Direct Bank gives to customers that open a First Direct Bank online account. And you can make some excellent savings by taking advantage of the great rates on credit balances and overdrafts. First Direct Bank offers great service as well as real people on the other end of the phone if you need to speak to a member of staff.

You can open an account with First Direct Bank online, by phone or by downloading an online application. And once you have opened your First Direct Bank account you will benefit from free banking, easy access and even text message banking, where First Direct Bank will text you with your balance and last five transactions. With its range of easy banking options First Direct Bank makes life simple and manageable where your finances are concerned. In addition to the First Direct Bank account, you can apply for credit cards, mortgages, personal loans and savings plans, so there is also a wide choice of products on offer from First Direct Bank.