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4.63
Based on 1,242 reviews, last reviewed 24th Dec 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very happy and wouldn’t switch I have a joint current account with First Direct and have been very happy with it. We initially got a switching offer to open the account but I wouldn... Read more Reviewed on: 6th December 2024
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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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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 (1242)

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1
We opened current account when they first launched, we had wages paid and all worked well for over year, out of the blue we got told we where not suitable customers and not what they wanted as customers and closed our account, told us to move our money, the account had always been in credit, but they wanted higher wage earners. Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Superb Service

5
Helpful customer service whenever needed. Secure useable app makes the account very easy to use. Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Easy to use account

5
I’ve had an account for many years and never needed to go elsewhere, perfect for my needs Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Great company

5
Great company. Easy to interact with. Simple to use app and easy to transfer money etc. Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Best Bank Ever

5
Amazing Customer Service Treated as humans and not as robots Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Solid, steady and one foot in the past

4
The first direct 1st Account is a solid, stable and reliable bank account from a company which many will not recognise, but which is very firmly rooted in our minds, as a child company of HSBC - one of Britain's finest financial triumphs. Reviewed on: 7th February 2023

Great customer service

4
I've banked with first direct for 26 years and in that time their service has been excellent. I believe that they still provide a great service and even though I readily change financial services products I have no intention of moving my main bank accounts away from them. Reviewed on: 7th February 2023

Great all round

5
Great Bank with excellent customer service Reviewed on: 3rd February 2023

Great service

5
Efficient, easy and contactable at all times. Just what you want from a bank. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2023

GREAT SERVICE.

5
Such a user-friendly bank. A pleasure to deal with. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2023

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