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4.71
Based on 1,410 reviews, last reviewed 25th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

So easy to manage and great customer service. So easy to manage and great customer service. Reviewed on: 25th January 2026
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Raj

Latest lowest rating:

1

I have been a customer of First Direct for 34 years... I have been a customer of First Direct for 34 years so I know this bank very well For 33 years I often recommended it to friends but this past year th... Read more Reviewed on: 29th October 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 (1410)

Review of the first direct, Current Account:

FirstDirect still doing the business in a personal way

5
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
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Shaun G

Loyal customer of many years.

5
Loyal customer of many years. Service has been consistently excellent. Personal, professional, warm and efficient. Everything you need in a bank and nothing you don’t. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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Darren West

GIVE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION !

4
Do not be deflected by the fact that first direct is attached to HSBC - a very secure, honest and reliable bank - and their offshoot is of equal stature. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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DEN

Excellent customer service

5
Always speak to a human who is always knowledgeable and helpful Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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BDB

Always rated as a top banking provider and so far I...

5
Always rated as a top banking provider and so far I find that to be the case. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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Ian W

First direct current account

5
Never had a problem, and any questions queries are answered fast and simply. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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Peter Ruston

They have always been there.

5
They have always been there right from their first day and, a rarity, in this day and age, they put the customer first. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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Robert J Morris

Always fantastic service

5
Whenever I’ve needed to speak to first direct by phone, they have been so incredibly helpful. They even have recognition so there’s no complicated codes or answers to remember and they really do everything they can to help. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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21leafclover

Top bank

5
Recently switched to first direct and it couldn’t have been easier. Also their app is excellent and all with brilliant customer service department. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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Peter J

24hours phone help.

5
24hours phone help. Excellent website and app which are very easy to navigate and include excellent tips and advice on a range of financial issues. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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Excellent customer service

5
I have always had good customer service especially when I have required help with Fraudulent charges on my account, quick process to applying for loans and kept up to date with new products and procedures Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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