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First Direct Gold Credit Card

The First Direct Gold Credit Card is promoted by First Direct, provided by Visa and has a typical APR of 16.9%. Compare all First Direct Credit Cards or apply for the First Direct Gold Credit Card now.

Card Details

Card Issuer Credit card issuer	First Direct
Merchant Network The Card network the card belongs to	Visa
Card Type Type of credit card	Gold
Card Limit Maximum upper balance limit for card spending	The maximum credit limit is subject to status.

Acceptance Criteria

Min Age Minimum age for applicants	18 Years
Min Income Minimum income required for applicants	Minimum income required is £20000 p.a.
Credit Rating Credit rating required for successful application of card	Prime

Introductory Balance Transfer Details

Intro Balance Transfer Rate Annual equivalent rate charged on balance transfers for the introductory period	5.9%
Duration of Intro Balance Transfer Rate Duration of balance transfer rate for introductory period	60 Months
Balance Transfer Limit Maximum upper limit for balance transfers to card	Subject to Status
Intro Balance Transfer Fee Fee for transferring balance as a percentage of the amount transferred during the introductory period	2.5%
Intro Min Balance Transfer Fee Minimum fee for transferring a balance during the introductory period	£2.5
Intro Max Balance Transfer Fee Maximum fee for transferring a balance during the introductory period	No Limit
Intro Balance Transfer Window Months The number of months from when the introductory balance window begins that you have to transfer your balance.	Balance transfers made within 2 months will receive the introductory offer associated with this card.
Intro Balance Transfer Offer Begins The point at which the introductory balance transfer period begins.	When balance is transferred

Introductory Purchase Rate Details

Intro Purchase Rate Annual equivalent rate on card purchases during the introductory period	0.0%
Duration of Intro Purchase Rate Duration period for introductory purchase rate	12 Months

Standard Rates

APR Typical (Variable) Annual Percentage Rate Typical (Variable) - this figure considers both the annual interest charged on purchases and any annual fees	16.9%
Purchase Rate Annual equivalent rate for purchases	17.0%
Balance Transfer Rate Rate charged on card palance as an annual equivalent percentage after any introductory period ends	17.0%
Cash Advance Rate Rate charged on cash advances as an annual equivalent percentage	22.0%

Benefits

Cash-Back Reward Cash-back reward for spending	Not applicable.
Air Miles Airmiles travel reward scheme available	There is no travel reward programme.
Shopping Reward Program Shopping reward scheme available	No shopping reward program available.
Points Scheme Points reward scheme available	No points scheme offered.
Other Incentives Additional card incentives available	Special monthly offers Each month all cardholders receive special offers to make holding a first direct Credit Card even more worthwhile. These have included weekend breaks to see a West End Show, free entry to English Heritage sites and a trip to France.Free mini statements. If the cardholder is a mobile phone user they can take advantage of a unique free service to help keep track of their spending. First Direct can send them regular mini-statements direct to their mobile detailing their Credit Card balance and the last 5 transactions.
Charity Affiliation Affiliations to any charities for card spending	This is not a Charity Affiliation account

Cashback Scheme Details

Introductory bonus on Cash-Back Cash-back bonus on introductory period.	Not applicable.
Max Spend that earns Cash-Back Where a cash back reward scheme is active, the maximum amout of spending permitted to earn cash back.	Not applicable.

Fees and Terms

Interest Free Period Number of days for interest free period	Up to 56 days interest free period.
Min Payment Minimum monthly payment required as a percentage of that month's total bill	3%
Min Payment Minimum monthly payment required if any balance is outstanding	£5
Annual Fee Annual fee for card	There is no annual fee.
Balance Transfer Fee Fee for transferring balance as a percentage of the amount transferred outside of any introductory period	2.9%
Min Balance Transfer Fee Minimum fee for transferring balance	£2.9
Max Balance Transfer Fee Maximum fee for transferring balance	No Limit
Cash Advance Charge Charges for a cash advance as a percentage of the cash advance amount	A handling fee of 2.99% will be charged on the amount of any cash advance subject to a minimum of £3.00 per transaction.
International Charges Charges for overseas transactions on card as a percentage of transaction	Transactions made in foreign currencies within Europe are charged a 2.99% fee.
Order of Repayments The order in which the various different types of credit are repayed when you pay over your monthly balance	If the cardholder does not pay the statement balance in full on the payment date, payments will be allocated in the following order: Fees and charges Balance Transfers Purchases Cash Advances

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