first direct is a finance app developed by first direct.
How many times has first direct been downloaded?
first direct has been downloaded 1.7 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 13 thousand times.
What is the rating of first direct?
first direct is rated 3.17 out of 5 stars, based on 18 thousand ratings.
Is first direct free?
first direct is free to download. The APK download size is 85.32 MB. The latest version available is 5.21.0. The last update was on August 4, 2026.
What are the requirements for first direct?
first direct requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play December 2012.
Description
Your everyday just got a whole lot easier. Even better banking has arrived.
At the coffee shop, deciding if it’s a skinny soy latte or a cup of tea. In a taxi stuck in traffic, wondering how much you’ve saved for your trip to Machu Picchu. On a rollercoaster, planning the decorations for your dog’s third birthday party…
Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, our new and improved mobile app makes banking even simpler.
From checking your balances and viewing transactions to paying family and friends, mobile banking takes all the hassle out of everyday money stuff. You can now do more than ever from the comfort of your own phone - and if that’s not exciting enough, this is just the start of our mini digital revolution, with loads more improvements on the way.
So go on. Get yourself up to date.
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• Free to use, but providers may charge for download and usage • Use in accordance with local laws and check charges if using abroad • Use in accordance with our App terms and conditions • Use in accordance with Google terms and conditions • This app may be withdrawn at any time, but we’ll always keep you in the loop.
Recent changes: A few behind-the-scenes updates and bug fixes to keep everything ticking along nicely.
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Been working great for years. But overnight, now will not load up in Samsung secure folder. Still works ok on the main phone app area. So had to re-register to use main phone area. And app no longer in more secure part of phone. (Reply: I had already phoned FD this morning, spoke with technical team, they weren't aware of the problem. Said to run on main part of phone until app updated)
★★★★★Shay Glenn· Jun 29, 2026
I've rejoined after being with Starling, and I'm struggling to see why First Direct has such a bad reputation on the Play Store. I find the app easy to use and straightforward. It may not have all the bells and whistles of Starling, but it has everything I need. I originally left because of overseas card fees, but now they're gone, I'm happy to be back. Great savings rates too.
★★★★☆fleebleflam· Aug 11, 2026
It's a great app, and everything I see is working fine. BUT..... there is one thing that is really bugging me. The app is Not in Dark mode, and there's no option to change it to dark mode if you prefer. It hurts my eyes in light mode, and I have to turn down my brightness to use the app, which isn't great. This would be my only gripe with an excellent banking app. Please have the option to change the app to Dark mode ASAP☺️🤘💙💛
★★★★★A Google user· Aug 12, 2026
First Direct have always been at the front of banking tech. Been with them for over 25 years, no intention to change
★☆☆☆☆Mr Dee· Aug 5, 2026
No longer able to access account because I do not use the standard Google keyboard. I use the FUTO keyboard with zero data collection.
★☆☆☆☆Shaun Martin· Jun 19, 2026
Can't use the app because they say I have 'unsafe' apps on my phone. What apps I use is none of their business
★☆☆☆☆G P· Aug 3, 2026
Cant use now because it is saying FUTO keyboard is a security risk with no link to evidence. The keyboard does not have internet permission so could not alone save data. Telling me to use Gboard which uploads huge amounts of typing data hence why for privacy and security I chose FUTO. If there is evidence that FUTO is bad I'll remove it immediately and Google should remove it from the app store so please provide evidence. Could also embed a number pad in the app.
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