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

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first direct Current Account reviews (1356)

Best bank around

5
Always friendly and helpful. Leading the way always Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Fabulous bank

5
I needed to ring them to get their phone app to work they were so helpful. I was in work so didn't have my bank account card to hand, they rang me back on my mobile which was registered to the account and sorted it all out. The call was answered quickly with minimal fuss, my old bank I'd be on the phone for ages pressing various numbers to get to the right department. The account is operated online or by phone only, but I never go to a branch so it suits me. The account also boasts an interest free overdraft up to £500 which really helps on the odd occasion. In all I am really impressed Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Quite simply, they get it right

5
They provide everything I want from a current account. It is run efficiently, there are no data security problems, I can control every little thing online, and my finances run smoothly and easily. Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

GREAT BANK

5
Can do pretty much everything online or over phone, great customer service, no talking to robots Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

First Direct

5
Great bank so far , excellant call handling times and up to date apps and gadgets Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

new bank account

5
changed my bank to them and it all went very smoothly Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

You will never swop banks again!

5
I have banked with First Direct for approx 10 years now, and I can honestly say I don't think I'll switch to any other bank again. The test of a good bank if whether they put something right when it goes wrong. I accidentally forgot to transfer my salary across from one account to another and therefore went overdrawn. I had a decent sum of money in my savings, so although overdrawn in one acct overall I was not. I called them as they had charged me on the account I had gone overdrawn on thinking I'd get nowhere as it was my mistake. Wrong - they sorted it straight away - refunded me and put in place automatic direct debits to stop it happening again. Love First Direct - this is just one of the small things they have helped me with over the years! Try them! Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Outstanding Customer Service

5
Was worried about a bank with no walk-in branches, but worried for no reason. Customer service via phone is superb. Always had a very friendly person on the other end and had the feeling that they really made an effort to solve my issues or enable services etc. Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Excellent customer service

5
I used the switch facility to get a 1st Account. The switch of direct debits was very smooth. The overdraft facility is fair and enquiries are dealt with by helpful staff. Outstanding service. Reviewed on: 9th November 2015

can't be beaten

5
excellent customer service from first direct. Have had no problems at all and staff always helpful Reviewed on: 31st August 2015

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