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Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.7 (1300 reviews)

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4.67

Based on 1,300 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Mar 2025

533% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

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Latest highest rating:

5

Everything runs smoothly with no mistakes. Everything runs smoothly with no mistakes. Can speak to them easily by phone. Reviewed on: 2nd March 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

ATM swallowed my £100 and First Direct refuses to re... ATM swallowed my £100 and First Direct refuses to refund me despite having no video footage at the said 3 ATM machines at Asda superstore. Reviewed on: 24th December 2024

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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.

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 (1300)

Review of the first direct, Current Account:

Great service

Quick efficient transfer to First Direct Easy to use app Reviewed on: 10th November 2018

Great service

Since i joined first direct ive ben impressed with their customer service. they always answee the phone in minutes, theres always someone on the end of the live chat - very rarely are you left waiting Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Great accessibility and very user friendly

Great accessibility and very user friendly Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Great Customer Service!

A bank with great customer service! No call steering to navigate - simply speak to someone in seconds who will transfer you to the appropriate department to deal with your query! The £250 interest free overdraft is very handy too! Keep up the good work! Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

I was with First Direct many years ago but with bank...

I was with First Direct many years ago but with bank bribes I moved from bank to bank accumulating these bribes, but found that the services from these banks were nowhere as good as First Direct, so I have stayed with the, now into my third year and unless something happens in which I lose faith, I will now ignore any further bank bribes, just not worth it Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

First Direct are the gold standard!

First Direct are the gold standard and the rest should take a leaf out of their book. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Customer service is always there priceless

Customer service is always there and could class as priceless. App and tracking spending could be improved Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

FirstDirect still doing the business in a personal way

First direct keep me informed without bombarding me relentlessly with emails and texts. They inform of product offerings, statements and interest rate changes in periodic and timely fashion. On the few occasions I need to call them on the phone their staff truly demonstrate why they have won so many customer service awards since 1989 Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Had a first direct account for years and have never...

Had a first direct account for years and have never been disappointed. Partner has just opened one and she feels the same. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Great customer service and support.

Great customer service and support. Easy to use mobile app and on line banking. Competitive saving accounts available. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Support to a nomadic lifestyle

I’ve lived quite a nomadic life over the past 40 years, living and working primarily in SE Asia and Europe. Banking was always problematic until First Direct appeared on the scene. It was the first bank that gave me the support I desired. Its customer service and security has been second to none. I still use this bank as my primary current account in the UK but combine its excellent facilities with Revolut to add an extra layer of security whilst travelling. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

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first direct: Current Account reviews

533% increase in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

first direct Current Account reviews (1300)

Great service

Great service

Great accessibility and very user friendly

Great Customer Service!

I was with First Direct many years ago but with bank...

First Direct are the gold standard!

Customer service is always there priceless

FirstDirect still doing the business in a personal way

Had a first direct account for years and have never...

Great customer service and support.

Support to a nomadic lifestyle

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