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Name: Current account
Rating: 4.74 (1494 reviews)

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4.74

Based on 1,494 reviews, last reviewed 18th Jun 2026

5% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

Latest highest rating:

5

Very friendly and helpful staff Whenever I have had trouble logging into my account or other issues in regards to my account, the staff are always very friendly and helpful. The are... Read more Reviewed on: 18th June 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

1 star is far too generous. 1 star is far too generous. First Direct sent an email asking me to provide another review even though i have been waiting for a working PIN since Fe... Read more Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

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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 (1494)

Review of the first direct, Current account:

Quick Service

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

No hassle

Been with first direct from the start Best bank for customer service and ease of use on internet Reviewed on: 2nd March 2021

Still the best for service

Although there are a plethora of challenger banks snapping at its heels, first direct retains its key advantage - the best customer service in the market. The combination of app, web and UK call centre provides the omni-channel availability that their customer base requires, and even in pandemic world they have maintained great standards Reviewed on: 28th February 2021

The Best Bank

Excellent Customer service ! Always a human to talk too! And a wide range of other services Reviewed on: 28th February 2021

Fantastic

A bank that actually values it's customers and still believes in decent telephone support. Reviewed on: 27th February 2021

Reliable, solid platform, gives you what you need in a bank

I've been with FD for years, one of the earlier online banks but still a great performer. Easy to use platform and by and large reliable in terms of availability/uptime. Never had a problem with them. Reviewed on: 27th February 2021

Easy to use and manage, but help is only a call away

Generally only use the app or online banking but when needed have called and the staff have be down to earth and able explain things clearly then will go on to solve issues quickly Reviewed on: 24th February 2021

Safe and Sure

Always helpful; safe and certain. Reviewed on: 20th February 2021

Great service

Great service, when you phone the bank it is snswred by a person who can answer your query or help solve any problems not a computer that can't understand what you say or needs you to key in lots of numbers. Reviewed on: 20th February 2021

Always available

An easy to use, safe online account. When I need to contact a member of staff they are always pleasant and helpful. Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Been my fav bank for 30 yrs until starling and new online banks

Still my main bank as I wait for them to catch up giving me on instant alerts on all transactions. Currently they only provide alerts for £10 and over can take days to get them. They were the original phone banking service and their friendly efficient customer service (mainly lovely Scottish people I think) have always been a delight to contact which is why their customer service has always been voted tops. So I will be patient in waiting for them to catch up because they have looked after me do well for so long. I was surprised they didn’t lead again with the new banking apps like Starling. They are making small changes but it’s taking a while. Reviewed on: 18th February 2021

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