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Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.73 (1489 reviews)

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4.73

Based on 1,489 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026

20% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

Latest highest rating:

5

I’ve had a really positive experience with First Dir... I’ve had a really positive experience with First Direct’s 1st Account. The account is simple to manage, with an easy-to-use app, reliable online banki... Read more Reviewed on: 5th May 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

1 star is far too generous. 1 star is far too generous. First Direct sent an email asking me to provide another review even though i have been waiting for a working PIN since Fe... Read more Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

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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 (1489)

Excellent for telephone contact

Always a pleasant experience dealing with this bank via phone as the operators are well trained in getting to your reason for the call quickly and expediting the transaction efficiently. Reviewed on: 17th November 2016

GREAT

no hassle account, great for everyday banking. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new account Reviewed on: 16th November 2016

First Direct - total boss

Great bank, I've been with them for years. UK call centres, never any delays and good secure online banking Reviewed on: 16th November 2016

Best Current Account I've Ever Had

I love this account and bank. They're so easy to contact on the phone- no pressing number options or queues. The online banking and app are great and user friendly. The overdraft is a bargain. The bonus on sign up is brilliant too. I have stayed with them for a few years now and have no intention of leaving. I have found my forever bank! Reviewed on: 15th November 2016

Great reliable service, solid security and great online features

Very pleased with the reliable service Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

Customer service

There are no complicated options to navigate your way through. You can speak to someone very quickly. Staff knowledge is excellent. Good old fashioned customer service underpinned by the ever elusive "common sense". Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

Great banking

great company, very helpful, very friendly Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

Very good service

On the whole I am very impressed with First Direct. They have been very helpful and always on the end of the phone if needed with call centres in the UK. I have never had to wait long in a queue and they have all been extremely polite. Although the website and mobile app aren't as intuitive as my last bank was it's easy enough to navigate and everything you need is there, albeit not as immediately visible as I would like. Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

Always a pleasure to deal with

Always go the extra mile to help Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

Easy to deal with

When calling them, you're straight through to a human being, rather than an automated system, and the folks there are super helpful. I find it very easy to bank with them. Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

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