What First Direct Regular Saver Really Pays You
I can’t get any of my friends excited about regular savers. The reaction is always the same: “What do…
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Why Amex No Longer Works For Me
First thing’s first: I love Amex. I still remember how excited I was when I got my first Amex…
Chase 2% Cashback: How I’m Actually Going to Use it
Chase has just launched a 2% cashback offer — which is pretty unusual in UK banking for a straightforward,…
Spring: The Closest Thing I’ve Found to a Perfect Savings Account
If I could design the perfect savings account, my wishlist would be pretty simple. I’d want: That’s it. No…
First Direct’s Cash Deposit Advantage Isn’t Quite What It Seems
One of First Direct’s biggest strengths over the Starling/Monzo/Chase crowd is how tightly integrated it is with HSBC. I’m…
Why I Don’t Bank With First Direct
I genuinely love the First Direct app. The black‑and‑white look, the quietness, the speed — it all feels refreshingly…