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Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.7 (1356 reviews)

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4.69

Based on 1,356 reviews, last reviewed 9th Jul 2025

83% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

Latest highest rating:

5

I have banked with first direct for over 20 years. I have banked with first direct for over 20 years. I have always found them to be curtius and helpful even when they say no. Reviewed on: 9th July 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Rejected for being unemployed Applied for current account for the £175 switching bonus - application rejected because I am unemployed - disgusting! Reviewed on: 23rd April 2025

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The first direct 1st Account is a current account that can be opened in minutes.

If you’re eligible, you can get an interest free overdraft of £250. You won’t be charged debit card fees when spending abroad. If approved for an account, you’ll get a virtual card you can use straight away.

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first direct Current Account reviews (1356)

Good switching service

Swap and switch and receive a switching bonus also they have good customer service Reviewed on: 6th January 2018

Great account

A fab current account, with free overdraft up to £250 and easy online banking Reviewed on: 4th January 2018

They do what they say

Have no reason to complain, very easy to deal with over the phone. Internet banking is easy Reviewed on: 4th January 2018

15 years and counting!

Been with FD for 15 years and have always found the bank easy to deal with and the website is always ahead of other banks Reviewed on: 4th January 2018

Easy to use online account

I've been very happy with First Direct since joining them several years ago. Their online banking app is very easy to use and their communications straightforward. Reviewed on: 4th January 2018

Friendly , hassle-free banking

A great account supplied by an excellent company. The first account comes with a £250 fee free overdraft and the facility to use another £250 without arrangement. Customer services are only a phone call away and have always been polite and very efficient in dealing with any queries/problems. They have generous offers to persuade people to switch to this account so I'd highly recommend anyone to make the change now, you wont regret it . Reviewed on: 3rd January 2018

Best for banking

First Direct are honest and straight forward. I have banked with them for 20 years or more and have never had a reason to complain. Excellent customer service and products. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2018

Always great service.....

I'be been banking with first direct for 7 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Their products are always good and easily accessible. Their customer service is excellent. What's else do you need? Reviewed on: 2nd January 2018

Easy, happy banking

You get through to the customer service helpline within a few rings- no pressing buttons or hold music! The overdraft is extremely cheap, online banking and mobile banking app are easy to use, and there are lots of add ons like savings accounts that you can apply for. I love my bank. Reviewed on: 1st January 2018

Best online bank

They have been great and easy to use with great extra benefits Reviewed on: 1st January 2018

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