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Based on 1,236 reviews, last reviewed 15th Oct 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

fd - a needle in the proverbial financial haystack In the almost two decades I have used fd, nothing has gone wrong, no apology has been needed and things continue to work as clockwork, which in this d... Read more Reviewed on: 15th October 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Unethical bank, if you can get past the login screen Been with them on two different occasions and both times same experience. They have the most complicated way to log into their accounts vs any other b... Read more Reviewed on: 7th September 2024
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First Direct 1st Account is a personal current account with tools and features to support spending, saving, borrowing and budgeting. The account has interest free overdraft options and no fees for spending abroad. At Smart Money People, we collect First Direct 1st Account reviews to help you discover what life as a First Direct customer is really like.

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first direct 1st Account reviews (1236)

Customer service is second to none

5
First Direct win so many awards for their customer service and they are well deserved. You get straight through to a UK call centre within several rings and don't have to repeatedly go through endless security. Service is so friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 20th June 2016

Excellent Customer Service

5
Switched to First Direct after 18 years with my old Bank. Painless & I'm really glad I made the switch. Excellent customer service❤️ Reviewed on: 1st June 2016

Flawless customer service, great online security

5
always contactable and helpful, with every query I have had over the last 8 years Reviewed on: 28th April 2016

Always a pleasure to deal with

5
First Direct always go that one step extra with their customer service. I have never had a bad experience in the many years I have been banking with them. Reviewed on: 26th April 2016

No problems

5
First Direct accounts give no headaches. They are simple and straightforward and you can contact them 24/7. They are on the ball when it comes to fraud and will call if they see suspicious activity in the account. I give them 10 out of 10. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2016

Would highly recommend

5
Changed to their account from Santander Seemless transition and excellent customer service Reviewed on: 21st April 2016

RELIABLE

5
Opening the account is far longer than it should be but once up and running it is really good. If you do need to contact them the calls are answered quickly and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

It is a pleasure to use First Direct

5
Having worked in another bank & still having an account with them for various reasons, I find my First Direct account a breath of fresh air whether it is the online banking or contacting the really helpful staff at the other end of the phone, quick easy & efficient I have no qualms at recommending them to friends & family Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

Any time, any place, any where.

5
If there's something strange in your bank statement Who you gonna call? FIRST DIRECT If there's something weird and it don't look good Who you gonna call? FIRST DIRECT I ain't afraid of no phone. I ain't afraid of no phone. They'll sort out your bills And your overdraft. Who you gonna call? FIRST DIRECT An invisible man Phishing in your account. Who you gonna call? FIRST DIRECT If you're all alone And you need a loan. Who you gonna call? FIRST DIRECT They have lots of plans to foil Freaky scams. Ya better call FIRST DIRECT Lemme tell ya something Banking makes me feel good. Reviewed on: 19th February 2016

great banking

5
great bank, sister company of Hsbc so no worry, great current account no monthly fee. Reviewed on: 19th February 2016

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