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first direct - how long does it take to open?

lynsayjane
lynsayjane Posts: 3,547 Forumite
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in Budgeting & bank accounts
Hi,

Am looking at opening a First Direct current account and wondered if anyone had an idea how long it normally takes?

thanks
LJ
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  • Hominu
    Hominu Posts: 1,671 Forumite
    Open it over the phone and you will be given an instant decision and if successful, sort code and account number.

    So about 10 - 15 minutes.
  • pingles
    pingles Posts: 43 Forumite
    For me it was really quick- they opened the account upon me finishing the application form on their website. I received the debit card and other paperwork a few days later.
  • starlight29
    starlight29 Posts: 118 Forumite
    Instant over the phone I got my card 4 days later in the post


    Starlight
  • ColdIron
    ColdIron Posts: 10,325 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Name Dropper
    For me it was nearly 2 weeks as I had to get a tax coding notice from HMRC, I had one but it was over 3 months old. It will depend upon if you satisfy their ID checks
  • ShootForTheMoon
    ShootForTheMoon Posts: 393 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    I applied online on Saturday and received the paperwork and card this morning!
    No complaints here - need to open the Regular Saver now!! :)
    :T DEBT FREE AS OF APRIL 2013! :T
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  • lynsayjane
    lynsayjane Posts: 3,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Xmas Saver!
    Thanks all, called today but was told it would be the same response time but 10 mins to apply online and 30-40 by phone due to reading out t&c's etc. Applied online and got sort code and account numbers instantly. Have to say that's a much better service and speed than I'm used to!! :)
  • dalesrider
    dalesrider Posts: 3,447 Forumite
    lynsayjane wrote: »
    but 10 mins to apply online and 30-40 by phone due to reading out t&c's etc :)

    Clearly did not read the T/C then. :rotfl:
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