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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

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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

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 employ amazing staff, their people make phoning the bank more of a pleasure and less of a chore

First direct have won my vote due to how well they look after their customers! I recently joined and they've taken care of me as a friend, rather than a customer. They really make you feel as if you can trust them... And I do! Reviewed on: 24th January 2015

Customer focused bank that makes sure you are not being defrauded.

I love the 24/7 365 day access this account and this bank give you. I've called them at 11:30pm on Christmas Eve to check something in my account before and always find the staff friendly and helpful. Another great thing about this bank is their attention to your account and the way you use it. They've blocked purchases from my account before because they were unusual and I've had to call them to authorise the payment. Some people would find this annoying but I don't because I have a friend who's had a lot of money taken from her account fraudulently - if her bank had blocked the withdrawals, it wouldn't have happened. Reviewed on: 14th January 2015

Incredible service, easy to reach. 10/10!!

first Direct seriously know their customers needs and the market they're in. Never, ever had an issue with them in the 10 years I've banked with them! Would always be my first recommendation with anything banking! Reviewed on: 10th January 2015

Helpful Customer Services

Everytime I've had to call (usually due to forgetting various passwords!) they've been super friendly and helpful. They seem to empathise with forgotten passwords, losing letters and updated iPhone software which causes the app to stop working correctly. Nothing seems to difficult for them, and they take the time to listen to what you're asking. It also helps that they're based in the UK, so there's no language barrier. Reviewed on: 16th December 2014

Unobtrusively innovative

FD is a great internet bank, providing fast transfers, decent mobile app service and good service one to one. They take into account personal situation and are always willing to help. Reviewed on: 7th October 2014

No Hassle

Rarely had any problems and when I did I got through to a person instantly who knows what they are talking about and resolved my issues in minutes. Reviewed on: 6th October 2014

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88% decrease in 5 star reviews

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

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first direct Current Account reviews (1356)

first direct employ amazing staff, their people make phoning the bank more of a pleasure and less of a chore

Customer focused bank that makes sure you are not being defrauded.

Incredible service, easy to reach. 10/10!!

Helpful Customer Services

Unobtrusively innovative

No Hassle

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