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first direct: Current account reviews

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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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.

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first direct Current account reviews (1494)

Great bank account

hassle free switching, easy online banking Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

No issues

No issues or concerns, not as easy to visit on the high street but I think that's the case with most banks now. Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

Good all round current account

Good customer service and phone app, also no charge for going into overdraft Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

Disappointing mobile and online banking

Banks are banks, they do what they do, so the point of interaction with the customer makes all the difference. Unfortunately, first direct's mobile and online banking services are clumsy and outdated. Compared to banking apps I have used in the past, the functionality is limited and processes, especially around security, are not as user-friendly as they could be. I am considering switching. Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

Reliable, friendly, efficient

Eay-to-use, friendly staff, available 24 hours. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

By far the best bank

Faultless in virtually every aspect and backed by HSBC (rather than a start up with a nice shiney mobile app but nothing to back this up when things go wrong (as they surely do at some point). If you need an decent current account /loan/morgage - look no further than F.D. Reviewed on: 11th January 2019

BRILLIANT

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THIS BANK Reviewed on: 10th January 2019

Brilliant Banking

I have recently switched to First Direct from HSBC who I was with for over 13 years. I know HSBC and First Direct are part of the same banking group but what a breath of fresh air First Direct is. Easy online banking app and online services. The call centre are amazing, I have never waited more than 2 minutes to speak to an advisor. I would highly recommend taking the plunge and using First Direct for all your banking needs. Reviewed on: 10th January 2019

Great customer service

An app that's easy to use and set up, great customer service Reviewed on: 9th January 2019

Great service, easy to use, reliable good overdraft facilities

Good bank with great service and great products. Reviewed on: 8th January 2019

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