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Name: Current account
Rating: 4.70 (1495 reviews)

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4.70

Based on 1,495 reviews, last reviewed 19th Aug 2026

88% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

Latest highest rating:

5

You can talk to a human on the phone A human is available without talking to a bot for 20mins, they are in the UK with good English. Reviewed on: 19th August 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Stranded Abroad With 2 Young Kids. I switched from NatWest to First Direct. I regret it. I moved an account from NatWest to First Direct partly because of its reputation for customer s... Read more Reviewed on: 10th August 2026

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About this product

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.

first direct 1st Account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used first direct before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

first direct Current account reviews (1495)

Review of the first direct, Current account:

Quick Service

Fast response to any issues and helpful at sorting things out quickly. Reviewed on: 25th May 2024

First direct are fab.

I 've switched to first direct current account a few years back. Totally top for customer service. Debit card can be used to pay into post office too. 250 free overdraft also. Whats not to love.? Reviewed on: 14th August 2017

Easy account

Easy to contact First Direct, easy to monitor accounts, easy to get help. Just easy! Reviewed on: 5th August 2017

Friendly

Friendly and professional , great app to move money also Reviewed on: 2nd August 2017

First Firect First Class

I've been with First Direct since the bank opened. I like that you get straight through to a friendly operator 24 hrs a day 365 days a year. No press 1 blah blah blah nonsense. I get a £250 free overdraft and can manage my account online or go into HSBC branches or the post office. I wouldn't bank with anyone else. Reviewed on: 18th July 2017

Best Banking Experience

I have been with FD for 10 years now. Can't flaw them in any department and have had amazing and friendly service anytime I need to call in. Would highly recommend. Reviewed on: 3rd July 2017

Best bank account around

Best bank account around - easy to use; great app; keep me updated on my balance with SMS and the app. Can't fault First Direct Reviewed on: 29th June 2017

Black & white banking

What you see is what you get with FD. Over the years they've invested in improving their app and to this day I feel confident as a customer to manage my finances via the app or online. On rare occasions I call up. No frills, no added bits and bobs but it works and I'm happy :) Reviewed on: 24th June 2017

Excellent Customer Service,

If you make a telephone enquiry it's easy to get through to speak to someone without a lot of menu options. The staff are very friendly and helpful and I can't fault their service. Reviewed on: 11th June 2017

I can speak to a human being

Very fast response to any query and a human being who is BRITISH Reviewed on: 11th June 2017

Excelent on line banking

I have been with first direct for 20 years and have to say it has been a hassle free experience. Reviewed on: 10th June 2017

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