HSBC UK Bank PLC

HSBC UK Bank PLC

Trading as: firstdirect
#09928412 Active
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first direct is a UK-based bank that offers a range of financial services including current accounts, loans, credit cards, savings, and mortgages. With a focus on straightforward banking, they cater to over 1.7 million customers, providing innovative online and personal banking solutions.

Founded: 23/12/2015
Industries: Banks

Products

  • Car Loans
  • Debt Consolidation Loans
  • Fixed Rate Savings Accounts
  • Home Improvement Loans
  • Personal Loans

Services

  • Credit Cards
  • Current Accounts
  • Insurance
  • Loans
  • Mortgages

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 June 2025 (1 month)
Turnover £9,979m
↑ 5%
Employees 20,034
↓ -2%

Directors

Role:
Director
Appointed:
09/01/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
75 years
Role:
Non Executive Director
Appointed:
09/01/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
39 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
01/10/2024
Nationality:
Italian
Age:
68 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
01/01/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
50 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
01/01/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
01/04/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Non Executive Director
Appointed:
01/11/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
56 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
19/07/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
69 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
06/01/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
52 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
07/02/2018
Nationality:
British
Age:
58 years
Role:
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed:
30/05/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
None
Appointed:
01/04/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
67 years

People with Significant Control

Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
21/06/2021
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022
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Charges

13 charges registered
Hsbc UK Bank PLC Satisfied
Created 20/08/2020

47 meadow street treforest pontypridd rhondda cynon taff CF37 1SS.

#099284120013 Negative Pledge
The Governor and Company of the Bank of England as Security Trustee for the Security Beneficiaries Outstanding
Created 03/06/2019
#099284120012 Negative Pledge

Properties

100 properties
Regions
9
Freehold
21
Leasehold
79
WEST MIDLANDS

H S B C, Church Green West, Redditch (B97 4EA)

Freehold B97 4EA
Added 17/08/2018 REDDITCH
WEST MIDLANDS

15 Church Street, Rugby (CV21 3PN)

Leasehold CV21 3PN
Added 11/06/2021 RUGBY
WEST MIDLANDS

46-48 The Square, Kenilworth (CV8 1EA)

Freehold CV8 1EA
£502,888
Added 17/08/2018 WARWICK
3 issuances recorded

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Group Structure

Government Council Contracts Beta

No council contracts found

Company Filings

14/01/2025 Officers

Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date

09/01/2025 Officers

Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date

12/12/2024 Capital

Capital Statement Capital Company With Date Currency Figure

12/12/2024 Capital

Legacy

12/12/2024 Capital

Certificate Capital Reduction Issued Capital Share Premium Cancellation Share Premiumn

18/11/2024 Capital

Capital Allotment Shares

28/10/2024 Resolution

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