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4.69
Based on 1,357 reviews, last reviewed 15th Sep 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very generous 0% overdraft, great to bank with My partner had First Direct before I did and encouraged me to get it. Have been with them for 3 years am so happy I switched! Very generous 0% overdra... Read more Reviewed on: 15th September 2025
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Rachel O'Neill

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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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.

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 (1357)

Review of the first direct, Current Account:

Quick Service

4
Fast response to any issues and helpful at sorting things out quickly. Reviewed on: 25th May 2024

Excellent bank

5
I have been banking with them for many years now and there’s nothing I could complain about. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Hassle free banking,

5
Hassle free banking,straightforward and an easy to use website.Excellent interest rates on fixed rate accounts Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Secure online banking facilities, easy to use systems

5
Secure online banking facilities, easy to use systems, great savings account facility, lots of helpful information provided. Great system for providing information to check incoming and out going monies. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Highly reccomend.

5
Can chat online,or on phone.Always pleasant,patient,very helpful.Feel safe and secure with this bank.I am retired.Very helpful.They do the 2 step code,if there s anything amiss.Also voice recognition.Would highly reccomend.Have saving accounts there too.Good interest rate if you fix for a year. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Very easy to open an account, Any issues are solved...

5
Very easy to open an account, Any issues are solved without any problems. They offer a good range of products. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Excellent customer service

5
Always straight through on the phone if needed, which is not very often. Generous free overdraft facility Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

£250 interest-free overdraft is a gamechanger

5
I think the £250 interest-free overdraft they have given me is a huge help. I haven't been offered this anywhere else and it just gives breathing room to know I always have that to fall back on without being charged. Everything else they do has been the perfect experience too, super smooth! Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Good banking service.

5
Good banking service. Good customer service. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

First Direct a refreshing change.

5
I have been with First Direct for several years now. So far, touch wood, with no problems. Previously, in one form or another I had encountered problems with other banks. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Excellent banking app

5
One of the easiest mobile banking apps to navigate and excellent customer service, also offer a high interest saver for mid-level savers like myself Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

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