Compare First Direct current accounts

First Direct is part of the Current Account Switch Service, so you can move your banking across in seven working days. Apply for the 1st Account, choose a switch date, and your payments and direct debits are transferred automatically.

First Direct regularly offers a cash incentive for new customers who switch their main account using the service, so it is worth checking the latest offer before you apply.

First Direct is a telephone and online bank, so it does not have its own high street branches. You manage your account through the app, online banking and its 24/7 phone service, which is known for its customer support.

Because First Direct is part of HSBC, you can still pay in cash and cheques at HSBC branches and many Post Office counters, giving you everyday access without a branch network of its own.