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4.72
Based on 1,449 reviews, last reviewed 25th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

excellent service They are quick to respond to any query and are excellent in directing someone who is not tech savvy. They are very patient , giving clear understandab... Read more Reviewed on: 25th March 2026
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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 (1449)

Review of the first direct, Current Account:

Simple but effective

4
Although they lack high street locations they have the best customer service available and you can use the post office to pay in cheques etc Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019
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Raffy

First Direct

5
Great account, fab service and clear communication Reviewed on: 27th February 2023
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Bernie Tyrrell

fantastic

5
easy to use interface, no frill but best banking experience Reviewed on: 27th February 2023
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Firat cengiz

Best Bank I have ever used

5
Since I transferred to this Bank I have been very well treated Reviewed on: 26th February 2023
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david holmes

Already recommended to family

5
The process for opening a new current & savings acct, along with mobile and online was incredibly slick and efficient. Having phoned the call centre once, the call was answered quickly and my query handed efficiently and professionally, with no hassle. Reviewed on: 25th February 2023
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Rob

Poor

1
Whoever i speak to doesn't seem to have a clue. A simple query about deactivating the app so I can set it up on a new device took 11 minutes. The person I spoke to had me on hold for about 6 minutes then started reading from what sounded like a script. They didn't listen to what I had asked Reviewed on: 25th February 2023
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Karen Bradley

Great, Easy to use account

5
Straightforward, easy to use, both online and in the app. Reviewed on: 24th February 2023
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sofieellis

Best bank

5
Best banking experience I've ever had, great products, offers and customer service Reviewed on: 23rd February 2023
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emma marshall

Best bank

5
Best bank by miles.. Easy to use Reviewed on: 20th February 2023
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Peter Breeds

Great, simple, easy account to use

5
Used the current account switching service to open it - no issues. Great customer service via phone, responsive and personable. Simple app with no frills. Reviewed on: 20th February 2023
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Simple, straightforward mobile banking

5
First Direct keep my custom because it's so easy to use the mobile banking app. Reviewed on: 20th February 2023
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Rob Curry

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