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4.76
Based on 40 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Mar 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great app and service So easy to use their app to manage everything. Customer service is amazing when needed Reviewed on: 2nd March 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Lowered an already low interest rate ... Lowered an already low interest rate while putting up mortgage interest. Reviewed on: 5th December 2024
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first direct Bonus Saving Account reviews (40)

Review of the first direct, Bonus Saving Account:

Superb interest rate

5
Amazing interest rate on up to £300 a month for 12 months - just hope they offer some way of continuing it after the year is up! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great app and service

5
So easy to use their app to manage everything. Customer service is amazing when needed Reviewed on: 2nd March 2025

Good customer service, you can always get through to...

5
Good customer service, you can always get through to someone if you need to. Their regular saver account at 7% is good value. Reviewed on: 27th February 2025

Easy to set up good rate of interest money available...

5
Easy to set up good rate of interest money available anytime Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Impressive service

5
Always quick to answer the phone and able to deal with queries promptly. A great rate on every day savings and you’re not penalised for withdrawal. This is on the Bonus savings account. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Competitive rates and terms offered.

5
Competitive rates and terms offered. Helpful service Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Lowered an already low interest rate ...

1
Lowered an already low interest rate while putting up mortgage interest. Reviewed on: 5th December 2024

I'm on my 3rd Bonus savings account.

5
I'm on my 3rd Bonus savings account. I save a regular monthly amount, you can save up to £300 per month and you get an excellent interest rate Reviewed on: 15th September 2024

Great service, very helpful on the telephone and rea...

5
Great service, very helpful on the telephone and reassuring. If you have a concern they can rectify it and confirm details and help you. Friendly staff and overall an excellent service Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

Always great

5
I've been a First Direct customer for many years, their customer service is tip top, staff always polite friendly professional and always understand what I'm looking for help with. They always have a great range of quality products to choose from especially on the savings front, highly recommend Reviewed on: 12th March 2024

Easy app monthly transfer

5
Easy app monthly transfer from current account into bonus saver earning 7% potentially £136 pa -what’s not to like? Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

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