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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

SO GOOOOOOOOD

UK call centre so helpful 10/10 the best back account iv ever had Reviewed on: 6th February 2020

First rate bank.

I’ve been banking with first direct for over 20 years and throughout this time I cannot fault them on the innovation, evolution and ultimately the service of its people. Reviewed on: 6th February 2020

Superb account and service

Its refreshing to be able to speak to the bank without using automated options - and the staff are so polite and helpful when they answer. Great free overdraft too. Love the app Reviewed on: 6th February 2020

Fuss Free Banking

Found First Direct to be efficient and friendly and no issues at all since I moved my account to them Reviewed on: 6th February 2020

No nonsense bank account

I have had this account for over 20 years.....no computer failures, no fraud on my account. A quality organisation and product. Reviewed on: 6th February 2020

Customer service simply the best

I've not had to contact First Direct on many occasions but on the odd occasion I've had to I can truthfully say I've never dealt with another company that has such quick and helpful customer service. Reviewed on: 5th February 2020

Free overdraft

Been with them for years!! Always personal! Reviewed on: 5th February 2020

Great customer service

Always found first direct to offer great customer service. Their staff on the phone are fantastic, helpful and efficient. Reviewed on: 5th February 2020

Great Customer Service

Always pleasant to deal with, and answer the phone quickly. Reviewed on: 4th February 2020

Seamless

Changed to them earlier in the year, so easy to deal with. Have since set up new savings accounts which have all been really easy. App is brilliant as well, can’t fault them Reviewed on: 31st January 2020

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