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Income is king

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 May 2012

Investing for income is always a popular investment theme, never more so than in recent months with income solutions ruling the roost over the ISA season for both the cash ISAs and investment ISAs. ... Read more

7% potential annual income, capital protected

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 May 2012

"The latest Fair Investment Income Deposit Plan offers capital protection plus the potential to earn 7% for each year the FTSE 100 remains between 4,500 and 7,000 points (yesterday’s clos... Read more

The savings dilemma and the rise of alternatives

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 May 2012

The economic landscape continues to create a real dilemma for savings and put a spotlight on the fixed rate bond. With yields on these lowering amid continued pressures on getting the most out of yo... Read more

Switch to a 1st account today and get a reward!...

New First Direct customers who switch to a 1st Account and pay in a monthly salary or income of at least £1,500 will be paid £100 and will receive another £100 if they are not happy with First Direct's service after 6 months.

Other benefits of the First Direct 1st Account include:

  • A completely interest-free £250 overdraft
  • Text alerts to keep you on top of your finances
  • A free sweep facility which automatically moves spare cash into a high-interest savings account
  • Competitive APR
  • A helpline which is available 24/7 all year round

To find out if the First Direct 1st Saver is right for you, compare it to other current accounts in our comparison table and apply.

 AccountInterest (AER)Overdraft RateFunding Required*Fee pmFeaturesApply
Up to 3%0.0%£500 pm£2Earn cashback on household bills. 3% AER on balances over £3000 More Info >
0.00%Daily fees on agreed overdrafts£0.00Nil£5 cashback every month you deposit £1,000. More Info >
0.0%19.30%£0.00 NilTelephone and Online Banking - Simply, free and easy to useMore Info >
0.0%18.30%£300.00£5pmBenefits include mobile phone insurance, cardholder protection and much more for £6.50 per month.More Info >
0.0%18.30%£300.00£15Benefits include Travel Insurance, mobile phone insurance, breakdown cover and much more for £15 per month.More Info >
0.0%19.90 %£500NilOverdraft, award-winning online banking, access to 4% savings accountMore Info >
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
0.0%19.49%£100.00 £12.95For the third year running, the independent financial research company Defaqto gave Advantage Gold their 5 Star rating for product features, benefits and charges (February 2011).More Info >
£0.0019.24%£100.00£12.95Mobile phone insurance - includes iPhones; Green Flag car breakdown cover - even on your driveway; Annual world wide travel insurance - includes winter sports.More Info >
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
0%18.9%£700 per monthNilPreferential rates on savings and loans. Free European travel insurance, discounts on home insurance. No monthly fee. (Pay in a minimum of £750 per month to get the benefits.)More Info >

*Some current accounts require customers to pay in a minimum amount each month.

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