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Barclays: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.58 (4875 reviews)

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4.46

Based on 4,875 reviews, last reviewed 14th Jun 2025

35% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

20% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

14%

Latest highest rating:

5

barclays has been good. barclays has been good. have used them for years both home and abroad. i had an issue with a payment bouncing but they told me straight away so i was ... Read more Reviewed on: 12th June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Disappointing for loyal customers If you're looking for a current account that gives you something back, Barclays might disappoint. The standard account pays no interest on your balanc... Read more Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

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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 (4875)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Professional bank

I’ve enjoyed professional customer service with Barclays Bank since I’ve been with them. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Really shockingly bad poor customer service.

Really shockingly bad poor customer service. Advisers are unprofessional. Customer Service is useless. Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Customer service very good

I’ve been with Barclays for almost twenty years. They’ve always been very helpful and friendly. I found the overdraft facility very useful. Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Terrible deterioration of service over the years.

Terrible deterioration of service over the years. Branches shutting and you are not welcome in a bank anymore. Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

rainy day

rainy day saver is such a good interest rate Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Wife's account no problems Just online sometimes slow

Wife's account no problems Just online sometimes slow Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Shut branches, slow to put up interest rates.

Shut branches, slow to put up interest rates. Dire customer service on the phone. Rubbish app. Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Relatively okay banking provider

Relatively okay banking provider Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Value from Travel and Tech Packs

Value from Travel and Tech Packs Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Great service that I can always rely on.

Great service that I can always rely on. I've always felt like I'm in safe hands and have a good range of other products at my disposal with Barclays. Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Good customer service and very helpful

Good customer service and very helpful Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

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