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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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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.

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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

Great app, loads of useful features

5
Enjoy paying with my phone contactless, scanning cheques in etc. Very useful. Also can see my other bank accounts on the app which is great. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2019

Helpful and friendly

5
Helpful and friendly staff always on hand for assistance, always has great offers for loyal customers. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2019

Most stable banking experience.

5
Since, i joined the Barclays, never had any issues with security, money transfer, general everyday use. Easy to manage using the mobile app. Will be happy to use further. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2019

It is very convenient of Barclays Mobile Banking app.

5
I can transfer accounts and check my accounts at any time. So it is very conventent. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2019

Not been here long

5
Not be here long but while I have for the past year they've been great. Always helpful and never takes long to get through over phone unlike other banks. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2019

Excellent

5
Easy to understand Great customer care Reviewed on: 1st January 2019

Excellent customer service, prompt responses and polite staff

5
I have experience of a number of banks and Barclays stands out on top. The Mobile App in particular must be the best int he industry. The helpful use of texts, emails and telephone, is also significantly better than their competitors. Reviewed on: 1st January 2019

Barclays Bank is the best bank I have been with very polite.

5
My experience with Barclays is all staff are patient with myself, but even though the bank know I have mental health issues the bank is very understanding. So thank you. Reviewed on: 1st January 2019

they provide me with every thing i need

5
easy to manage all of the online and mobile banking Reviewed on: 1st January 2019

TRUSTED BANK

5
BARCLAYS IS A GREAT BANK ALWAYS ABLE TO TRUST THIS BRANCH Reviewed on: 1st January 2019
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