Full product details for the First Direct Visa Credit Card (Black), including card details, application criteria, introductory rates, standard rates, benefits, fees & charges and business credit cards.
from 22 ratings
22 customers rated their First Direct credit card as 4.6 out of 5 in our 2010/2011 Consumer Finance Awards.
The annual purchase rate is 20% p.a.(variable) so if you spend £1,200 your representative APR will be 19.9% (variable).
Intro Balance Transfer Rate
0%
The introductory rate for balance transfers is 0.0% APR. Subject to the transfer being made in the first 2 months with a minimum of £500.
Intro Balance Transfer Duration
20 months
Introductory balance transfer rate applies for 20 months.
Intro Balance Transfer Window
2 months
Balance transfers made within 2 months will receive the introductory offer associated with this card.
Intro Balance Transfer Fee
2.9%
Introductory balance transfer fee of 2.90% applied.
Intro Purchase Rate
20%
The introductory rate for purchases is 20.0%. Subject to a balance transfer being made in the first 2 months with a minimum of £500.
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
Minimum Income
£0
There is no minimum income required.
Annual Fee
£0
There is no annual fee
Representative APR
19.9%
Representative APR is 19.9%.
Cashback & Rewards Credit Card
no
International Charges
2.99%
Transactions made in foreign currencies within Europe are charged a 2.99% fee.
Air Miles
no
No travel reward programme available
Availability
restricted
This product is only available to existing customers.
Application Criteria
Permanent UK Resident
yes
This product is only available to individuals who are permanent UK residents.
Existing Customers Only
no
yes
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
Minimum Income
£0
There is no minimum income required.
Credit Rating
good
Most suited to individuals who have an average income and a recent credit history free from credit defaults, arrears, CCJs or missed payments. The majority of credit card applicants can be described as having a good credit rating.
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Representative Example: The annual purchase rate is 15.9% p.a.(variable) so if you spend £1,200 your representative APR will be 41.6% (variable)+£132 fee p.a