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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,920 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I am proud to be a member of a society full of hospi... I am proud to be a member of a society full of hospitality. Been in situations with online banking ,Barclays never fail me. Reviewed on: 3rd March 2026
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Keisha

Latest lowest rating:

1

Very poor. Very poor. Got scammed no help would not recommend Reviewed on: 18th February 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.

Barclays Bank Account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Barclays before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Barclays Current account reviews (4920)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Easy to open an account

4
I was a UK resident but not citizen recently arrived in the UK. I went to several banks to open an account but found them uninterested and unhelpful, except Barclays. Several years later I am still with them. Reviewed on: 15th February 2016

I like the bebefits

4
With the card, I can enter lounges (like at the O2) and other excellent benefits that come with the account. Well worth it. Reviewed on: 13th January 2019

Smart banking

5
Easy use bank account friendly staff in local branch and online which feels totally secure and has a clear overview of all accounts. Reviewed on: 13th January 2019

Great banking experience overall

5
I found the app really easy to use. Customer support is always very helpful. Reviewed on: 13th January 2019

The best

5
The most easier application ever seen Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

BARCLAYS BANK THE FAMILIES FRIENDLY BANK

5
I have been a customer of barclays since I joined the ROYAL NAVY in 1964.although banking has changes in many ways particularly with online banking I have continued to stay with BARCLAYS as a loyal and long standing customer. they have in my opinion the best online banking portal of all oher banks. keep up the good work BARCLAYS. Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

No problems but no rewards

3
I have no issue with my bank but there is no interest or any bonuses unlike other accounts Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

Great servise

5
Absolutely great service,always helpfull Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

User friendly online services

4
Great online and phone app services easy to use spending information immediately available Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

Such Poor Customer service

2
Having has some transactions misprocessed I contacted them and it took them 3 weeks to even reply , in which they asked for all of the information I had already supplied . It then took three months to actually answer my query and two further to resolve it . That was only achieved by bringing in some legal help . Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

Professional

5
Barclays is friendly and professional. Most of its services are efficient and up to date Reviewed on: 12th January 2019

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