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first direct: Current account reviews

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4.74
Based on 1,494 reviews, last reviewed 18th Jun 2026
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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
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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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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.

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first direct Current account reviews (1494)

Excellent service.

5
Always answer the phone quickly which is very important for me. Reviewed on: 13th January 2019
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Sue Ward

Helpful staff

4
Always find staff are helpful and able to resolve queries. Reviewed on: 13th January 2019
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Cprn

Good Service and Straightforward Account

5
First Direct actually do always answer the phone with a person when you ring. No endless 'press 1 for x, press 2 for y...' automated nonsense. This does make a massive difference. Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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Vicky Buchanan

Best customer service

5
Always great customer service whenever you call. Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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Elisa Cartwright

Very good customer service.

5
Transferred to this bank with £150 cashback but been very impressed with customer service and a great app! Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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davenemmauk

Best customer service

5
I've been with First Direct for 20 years and the customer service is second to none. Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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Daniel Austin

Get this Acount

5
Best account since sliced bread, also get the Regular saver Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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KrisM

Best Banking in the World

5
If first direct made paint - it would do exactly as it said it would on the tin. Simples! Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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Neil Gent

EASY TO USE

5
HAVE BANKED WITH THEM FOR YEARS AND ALWAYS HAD BRILLIANT SERVICE Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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DEB

Straightforward Banking

5
Always there when you need them, online or phone which is usually answered immediately! Reviewed on: 12th January 2019
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