first direct User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience75.8% of reviews
Neutral5.0% of reviews
Negative experience19.1% of reviews

~ Based on 931 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is first direct Safe?

first direct appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for first direct is 98/100.

This assessment is based on 1,945 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9/5.

Safety Analysis

97.3% of ratings point to a safe experience
1.0% of ratings suggest some concerns
1.7% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 1,945 App Store ratings for first direct.

Is first direct Legit?

first direct appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for first direct is 93/100.

Based on 93 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Easy peast lemon squeezy.

The app s quick, easy and very secure to use

Very basic app

Just switched to first direct. Not impressed with this app. I can’t search payees, I have to keep scrolling to find the correct one. Can’t send my bank details via this app to somebody who wants to pay me, no “request payment” option. Seems old and outdated. Shame.

Best Bank & Best App

I have banked with FD for a good many years and it is still my favourite Banking App and Bank. Thank you

Fd

Easy to navigate and move money around. What more do you need?

Best bank ever

I have never had a problem that First Direct haven’t solver immediately. The staff are so patient and helpful. I tell everyone to go to First Direct for first rate banking.

Good

V Good

Super Bank

I have been with First Direct for about 27 years now, by far the best bank I’ve ever been with. The app on the phone is easy to use , and you could call them if you have any queries they always very helpful and courteous over the phone.

Best Bank in the UK

Changed over after Midland Bank was hoovered up by HSBC and always been super happy with the service. The FD people make the company first class. Security is world class too.

Too many codes

Your online payment system is dreadful, the number of codes required is ridiculous. I understand the need for security, but their must be better ways than this. I’m a long time customer, but seriously thinking about changing to another bank.

Still the BEST

After nearly 30 years of banking with First Direct they are still as friendly and helpful as they were when we first transferred to them. Being able to speak to someone in this country who has English as their first language and only a regional accent makes a considerable difference for people in their later years like us over 80s. Well done First Direct for keeping up standards.
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Terrible bank

Would change banks if it was easy. Customer service has no empathy. Been a customer for over 20 years.

First class

Been with first direct since they opened online banking-always been first class and excellent

Easy as pie

Very easy app to use to check and move money. Allows easy payments overseas too

The BestThe Top Gun of Banks w

This Bank is only the best
I would not ever consider to leave them
They are always there at the end of phone
And you can understand them
I’m classed as Vulnerable so they really do keep a good eye on me
No panicking I can’t remember password or anything they do voice recognition
Thank you All

Great bank

I have been with FD for 27 years and still really happy. Always works and I enjoy some flexibility you won’t get with other banks particularly the newer ones

Great app, but

App is always seamless. Shall be a shame to leave First Direct because of cessation of First Directory

Recommend

Brilliant service . Always great to speak to a human when required great App. So pleased I was recommended

1st class

Great bank great service outstanding app a digital platform.

Customer service

Excellent

Bank transfer

Excellent, secure service from First Direct. Very trustworthy.