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Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.7 (1357 reviews)

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4.69

Based on 1,357 reviews, last reviewed 15th Sep 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

Very generous 0% overdraft, great to bank with My partner had First Direct before I did and encouraged me to get it. Have been with them for 3 years am so happy I switched! Very generous 0% overdra... Read more Reviewed on: 15th September 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 (1357)

Great service

Great service on a day to day basis from always helpful staff Reviewed on: 14th February 2016

Good customer service, shame no branches.

First Direct are brilliant when it comes to time taken to answer calls and their operators are always helpful and friendly. However having to trail into the nearest city to pay in money is a bit of a drag, I wish they had more branches! Reviewed on: 14th February 2016

First Class Direct Access

Online experience both via Web and mobile app is excellent with rapid response, clear navigation and messaging as required (eg when dipping into overdraft). Reviewed on: 14th February 2016

first account amazing

does what you want it to do. can't say anymore than that Reviewed on: 13th February 2016

Brilliant if you don't need a branch

Never had any issues, no long queues when I've rung and they give a £250 interest free overdraft. They have been fantastic and very helpful on the odd occasion I have had to ring and the staff are always lovely and friendly. Reviewed on: 13th February 2016

great online service

I love the messaging system being able to leave a message for an advisor and they answer you very quickly saving long waits on the phone. The customer service is second to none. Reviewed on: 12th February 2016

Top notch customer service

I have only had a few reasons to contact First Direct (suspected fraud on my account and being unable to access the app). The staff were brilliant and efficient. Couldn't ask for better service. I have recommended First Direct to friends. Reviewed on: 12th February 2016

Not updated enough. No "available balance" shown so can go overdrawn easily

The 1st Account doesn't show an available balance which shows how much money you have available to spend once they have taken into account recent spends or pending direct debits. This means that your balance is almost never correct, and means that you can easily go overdrawn. For example, I had £XX amount in my bank and spent £500. For the next 3 working day (until the £500 left my bank and settled) my bank balance shows the original amount without the £500 deducted. Reviewed on: 12th February 2016

The best bank in the country

Always great customer service, helpful, friendly and make you feel valued as a customer. Reviewed on: 12th February 2016

Perfect customer service

I have never once had call to complain about any contact I have had with this bank, and I've been with them over 20 years. Polite and efficient. Reviewed on: 11th February 2016

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