First Direct imposes fees on current accounts
16th Nov 2006, 16:21 GMT
HSBC's online banking unit First Direct is to impose monthly fees on its current accounts on those who do not conform to the bank's new requirements, which include crediting the account with at least GBP1,500 a month, from February 2007.
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