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first direct: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.70 (1494 reviews)

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4.70

Based on 1,494 reviews, last reviewed 16th Aug 2026

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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent service, good app, very reliable Been with First Direct for over 30 years. We now bank with them online but occasionally still need to talk to them by phone and they’re always quick t... Read more Reviewed on: 16th August 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Stranded Abroad With 2 Young Kids. I switched from NatWest to First Direct. I regret it. I moved an account from NatWest to First Direct partly because of its reputation for customer s... Read more Reviewed on: 10th August 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 (1494)

Great bank, short wait for customer service.

Great bank, short wait for customer service. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I have been with First Direct since 2005.

I have been with First Direct since 2005. Took my mortgage with them in 2010. Excellent UK call centre and superb app. They are there when you need with minimal waiting time. Superb service not like other UK banks. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Brilliant UK call centres, answer quickly and effect...

Brilliant UK call centres, answer quickly and effectively Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Best bank ever!

Brilliant, cannot fault the service in anyway, great bank with the best customer service Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Best customer service ever

Came for switching reward, stayed for the customer service. Really helpful on the phone, giving me lots of advice about choosing the right financial products. Always been easy to get through, with only short phone queues. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Still the best

Hard to know what else they can do, always helpful and friendly Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Amazing service, I have had no issues and my favouri...

Amazing service, I have had no issues and my favourite part is that they are available on chat on the app to help with any queries I might have Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

First Direct First In Class

I’ve been with first direct for nearly 20 years now and wouldn’t change. I do most of my major domestic banking and bills via first direct and it’s easy to manage. The app is easy to use and their customer service team are first class, This makes all the difference, speaking to a UK based team when you need to. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2024

Excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service and good response times. Easy to access and accomodating to customer needs. Good linked savings product. Reviewed on: 27th March 2024

Current day good old fashioned bank!

Quick customer service and real people responses and great accounts including brilliant easy app Reviewed on: 19th March 2024

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