Almost 14 billion years ago, the universe we inhabit burst into existence in an extraordinary event that initiated the Big Bang. In the first fleeting fraction of a second, the universe expanded ...

The representative APR example gives you an estimate of how much it might cost if you borrowed a certain amount of money. This helps you compare products and provides a guide on how much carrying a ...

First Direct debit card goes fee-free for overseas spending meaning near-perfect exchange rates First Direct has scrapped all fees for overseas spending and cash withdrawals on its debit card for both ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The 'fdesign mobile' feature lets the HSBC-owned bank share ...

I’ve long been an admirer of First Direct. Recently I’ve begun to think that First Direct might be the model for how banks defend themselves from the rise of supermarket banking. First Direct is ...

HSBC and sister bank First Direct have extended their offer of a 12-month interest-free overdraft buffer of £500 for current account customers who request it. The banks, which are part of the same ...

First Direct has unveiled a new savings account that is sure to turn heads among money-conscious Brits. The bank is offering a 7.00% AER/Gross fixed interest rate on its Regular Saver account, which ...

First Direct is offering UK customers a service to make payments using voice instructions without the need to open a banking app or enter a password. The HSBC internet banking arm service uses Apple’s ...