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I’ve always liked Club Lloyds. I like the name, I like the terms, and I like the mix of…
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First Direct Review: The Cleanest Bank in the UK?
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Chase 2% Cashback: How I’m Actually Going to Use it
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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…