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Barclays: Basic Current Account reviews

Name: Basic Current Account
Rating: 4.47 (150 reviews)

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4.47

Based on 150 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Sep 2026

500% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

78%

12%

Latest highest rating:

5

Banking with Barclays for years and it is trustworthy. Banking with Barclays for years and it is trustworthy. Reviewed on: 3rd September 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Debit card I've been with Barclays over 30 years, I recently had issues with fraudulent use of my debit card so went on my Barclays app to do online chat which w... Read more Reviewed on: 18th October 2022

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The Barclays Basic Current Account could be an option if you’re not eligible for a bank account, don’t have standard ID or you’re experiencing financial difficulties.

You can have your income paid in, make payments, withdraw cash and set up Direct Debits and standing orders. You won’t be able to apply for an overdraft.

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Barclays Basic Current Account reviews (150)

Great customer service

Barclays bank is a great bank I personally come a cross my whole family have accounts. We all happy from their customers service. Never ever money gona from my account without any reason or mistake. Online app is just amazing handy and very easy to use. Breaches everywhere, whenever I call them within 1 mint they answer the phone. From my whole family we are thankful to Barclay bank for securing our money. Reviewed on: 24th December 2018

barcleys

they really know how to look after their customers Reviewed on: 22nd December 2018

My Barclays Debit/Cash card

Barclays have never let me down when it comes to getting to my cash at a machine. My card works ANYWHERE and stays up to date with chip n pin and comtactless features as they are introduced....I've NEVER lost out with my Barclays cash card....SUPER!!! GET ONE PEOPLE!!! Reviewed on: 21st December 2018

great

great customer service, they were efficient Reviewed on: 17th December 2018

VEREY SATASFIDE WITH BARCLEYS BANK PLC

nice to b able to pay for the things i need up to 30 pounds with my card by the swipe action its verey good but if its posible fore up to 50 pounds . may b in the new year it might b posible . THANKS FORE YOURE CORAPICION. YOURS SINRLEY MR W GRANDFIELD . ALL OF YOURE STAFE HAVE A HAPPY X MAS AN NEW YEAR FROM ME AN MY FREND . Reviewed on: 13th December 2018

Really like it

I really love using this app is very good to use when you need to check the amount you have you just hope onto the phone check how much is on your card very easy Reviewed on: 13th December 2018

Account online banking app

Love the interactive app,let’s me access all my accounts (and I have a few). I can make easy payments and even retrieve lost PIN numbers. Honestly couldn’t say the last time i was in my local branch,my phone is now my bank . Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Mr IZEKOR CHRISTOPHER AZAKAYE

Barkclays is the bank for the millennium, they give confidence to customers through their services and security alert me and all my family members are with Barclays still bringing in more family and friends Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

really helpful staff

if you have a problem there is someone to all way help u out witch is reassurance and that you’re safe to Bank with Barclays Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Most likely

Accurate , efficient and the bank application is very easy and friendly Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

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