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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.49
Based on 4,915 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Held account for years no issues Held accountable for years no issues Reviewed on: 3rd February 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Foreign currency cheques I received a cheque in Canadian Dollars (approximate value £800) and went to my local branch of Barclays to pay it into my current account. I was ver... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026
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About this product

The Barclays Bank Account can be opened as a sole account or joint account and has no monthly fee.

The Barclays Bank Account can be managed via the mobile banking app and sends instant spending notifications. You can add optional insurance packs to your account for a fee.

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Barclays Current account reviews (4915)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Excellent App

5
Love the look and functionalities of the Barclays bank app. Can integrate other banks into the app, easily update personal details and is robustly secured. Reviewed on: 6th April 2021

Held account for years no issues

5
Held accountable for years no issues Reviewed on: 3rd February 2026

Support me well good service...

5
Support me well and allways ready to help good service Reviewed on: 1st February 2026

I like they service .

5
I like they service . Accurate, fair and I happy to work with them! Reviewed on: 26th January 2026

I switched to Barclays.

5
Used the current account switching service to start banking with Barclays.There were no problems at all and the switch went smoothly.l received £200 as an incentive and Barclays keep me updated with offers statements, balances. Online and mobile system are really user friendly and always accurate within seconds. I would recommend Barclays. Reviewed on: 26th January 2026

Premier Account

4
Premier Account - representative reached out to offer advice on available services, blue rewards benefits are good as well. Would recommend. Reviewed on: 25th January 2026

Smooth service, easy to use.

5
Smooth service, easy to use. Current account is simple, with up front information. Never had any problems with Barclays products. Reviewed on: 24th January 2026

switched current account to Barclays

5
I’ve just switched current account to Barclays and the benefits are very good and was so easy to switch! . The cash ISA is also really easy to use, and has a solid interest rate. Customer service has been excellent so far. Reviewed on: 24th January 2026

Accessibility can be tedious at times

4
Accessibility can be tedious at times Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Customer view

3
There are materials which are helpful but customer service isn’t Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Good bank, good rate !

5
Good bank, good rate !!! Thank you Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

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