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Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.7 (1310 reviews)

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4.68

Based on 1,310 reviews, last reviewed 11th Mar 2025

713% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

84%

10%

Latest highest rating:

5

Easy to switch and best bank account with good interest Easy to switch and best bank account with good interest Reviewed on: 11th March 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

ATM swallowed my £100 and First Direct refuses to re... ATM swallowed my £100 and First Direct refuses to refund me despite having no video footage at the said 3 ATM machines at Asda superstore. Reviewed on: 24th December 2024

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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 (1310)

Great Customer Service

Easy to contact, simple internet banking, very helpful customer service. Reviewed on: 11th February 2017

The best bank ever

Always at the end of the phone - helpful and friendly no matter wot the time. Once in a financial mess they didn't judge me or add on more charges they helped and supported me more then any other bank. They are the best. Reviewed on: 11th February 2017

Easy to manage

Have been a satisfied customer for many years. Excellent online service with good secure log in procedures. Easy set up of payments etc. When needed to phone uk call centre usually answered quickly with helpful operators. Reviewed on: 10th February 2017

Excellent customer services

Both online and over the telephone, First Direct are consistently excellent. They have been most helpful and understand when my account details were stolen. Reviewed on: 10th February 2017

Excellent account and fantastic customer service.

Cannot fault the customer service at first direct. The calls are answered immediately and queries are dealt with promptly. Reviewed on: 9th February 2017

Friendly and efficient customer service coupled with simple banking

I changed to First Direct in 2012, and have been continually impressed since I did. Always helpful and friendly when you call, I have never been let down. Excellent all round. Reviewed on: 8th February 2017

Great current account - strong security, online banking options, convenient use of HSBC banks

Always great service at First Direct - helpful team 24/7 Reviewed on: 7th February 2017

Excellent Customer Service,

You can speak to someone without endless menu options and the staff are always friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend First Direct for their customer service. Reviewed on: 6th February 2017

They're amazing

The guys at first direct are literally amazing, make me feel like a friend rather than just a number like Barclays did.. Reviewed on: 6th February 2017

Top Service

I have contacted the customer service team a few times. The service from all advisers has been excellent. So willing to help and listen to your needs and give the best solutions. Reviewed on: 5th February 2017

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