Take control with our Balance Transfer Credit Card

For your eyes only: our Balance Transfer Credit Card now comes with £30 cashback when you transfer in £3,000 or more within 90 days of opening the account. 

 

Representative 24.9% APR (variable). Offer ends 8 March 2026. Balance transfer fees apply.

What's on offer?

When you take out a first direct Balance Transfer Credit Card and transfer £3,000 or more, within 90 days of opening the account, we'll give you £30 cashback. We'll pay it into your 1st Account, as a thank you for banking with us. It's just a little extra to help with your big plans - whatever they may be.

T&Cs apply and Credit Cards are subject to status. Balance transfer fees apply. 

Bring a little balance

How it works

  • 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 20 months, when you transfer within 90 days of account opening
  • 2.99% balance transfer fee (minimum £5)*
  • manage existing debt with one monthly payment.

*after 20 months the rate for the transferred balance will change to the Standard Variable Rate at the time.

What to expect

  • apply in minutes, with no lengthy forms
  • no annual fee
  • average credit limit offered is £7,800*
  • make payments straightaway using Apple Pay and Google Pay.

*based on all accepted credit card applications over 2025.

Representative example

  • representative
    24.9% APR (variable)
  • purchase rate
    24.9% p.a. (variable)
  • based on an assumed credit limit of
    £1,200.

Who can apply?

All we ask is:

  • you have a 1st Account with us
  • you’re 18 or over
  • you are a UK resident and live permanently in the UK
  • you have an annual income/pension of £6,800 or more (before tax)
  • you haven’t been declared bankrupt or registered for an Individual Voluntary Agreement in the last 6 years (or in the process of doing so.)

 

 

Before you apply

Balance Transfer Credit Card cashback terms and conditions

Ready to apply?

If you're happy with how that all sounds, the easiest way to apply is using the first direct App.

Head to the App to get started.

Scan the QR code to open up the App.

 

 

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