Question for First Direct card holders

MessyMoney

Hi, my first post is going to be a potentially stupid one, but I've looked through the forum and can't see an answer.

I've just opened a First Direct current account and have been reading through the paperwork they sent through.
I've noticed that it says 'You can withdraw cash in the UK at HSBC cash machines without incurring a transaction fee'

Does this mean they charge if you withdraw from other cash machines? I had another look on their website but couldn't see anything. I wouldn't have thought twice about it but it's such a specific sentence.

Any help appreciated

CG19a

No, they don't charge you for withdrawing from any other bank, although the other bank/machine operator might charge you, but they will make this clear to you first.

MessyMoney

Awesome thanks, I thought that would be the case but I wanted to double check

yangptangkipperbang

CG19a wrote: »

No, they don't charge you for withdrawing from any other bank, although the other bank/machine operator might charge you, but they will make this clear to you first.

This applies to just about every "standard" UK bank card - but the vast majority of bank/BS ATMs do not charge for withdrawals, regardless of who the card issuer is.