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Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.7 (1297 reviews)

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4.67

Based on 1,296 reviews, last reviewed 27th Feb 2025

489% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

84%

10%

Latest highest rating:

5

Switch to first direct! I was amazed how easy first direct made it to switch from my old bank account. The service was amazing Reviewed on: 27th February 2025

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.

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 (1297)

Review of the first direct, Current Account:

Personal service; so rare these days

Unfailingly helpful if I need to phone them, patient when dealing with technical queries, flexible and personal. Reviewed on: 21st January 2022

it just works as needed

good interface online with quick check in and easy ways to send money but with a sense that they are checking - good if you need them on the phone too Reviewed on: 16th April 2021

Great digital bank

One the few occasions I've had to call, they've been great, but the real step up has been in digital where more and more features are available for me to do what I need to do, when I need to do it. Reviewed on: 16th April 2021

Smooth Operator

Over the years I have switched banks trying to find one that truly meets my needs. Since joining I have nothing but praise for FD. Their customer service is truly outstanding, given my advancing age and poor it skills, they helped set me up with mobile banking the patient and systematic way has built my confidence and now manage current account, savings accounts with other providers as well as my stocks and shares isa all on mobile apps due to the solid foundation started with FD. Reviewed on: 16th April 2021

Second to None

I have been with First Direct for approximately 25 years. During that time, their customer service has been exemplary. Their services exemplary and their security exemplary without being too cumbersome. There really is noone else I would go to for my banking needs, including my mortgage. Reviewed on: 14th April 2021

Excellent customer service

Easy to contact (no tedious telephone menus) and always helpful Reviewed on: 13th April 2021

Straight forward and always very helpful

On occasions where I have needed to contact the bank they are very quick and efficient, friendly and have great security processes. Reviewed on: 13th April 2021

Reliable good customer service

Been with this provider for a very long time and am always happy with the personal friendly service. Reviewed on: 12th April 2021

Outstanding. Not a single problem in over 30 years

Been with them since they started. They have consistently improved their offer. The staff remain friends and empowered dispute the massive increase in size. Just simply love them! Reviewed on: 11th April 2021

Been with them since they started. Not a single complaint in over 30 years

Love them. Real people who are empowered. Systems work. Reviewed on: 11th April 2021

Brilliant

Love this account, the text message alerts are brilliant. I love first direct in general. Their customer services is the best I’ve ever used. They talk to you in a way that can easily be understood. Highly recommended Reviewed on: 10th April 2021

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