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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

It works

5
No hassle easy to use can't go wrong Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

More than a bank

4
Great experience from childhood all the way through to adulthood. Informative with banking information that would relevant to you. Top security better than any other bank account I have. Staff on the phone and in the local branches are pleasant and do the best for the customers. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Mobile Banking App

5
It’s a really easy app to use and makes banking simple. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

On-line Banking

5
Brilliant to have banking at my fingertips. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Fast and easy to use.

5
I have been with Barclays for almost 3 years now. I wouldn’t think of changing. They are always happy to help, and quick to come to a conclusion. I have never had problems with Barclays. Their mobile banking app is very fast and easy to use and I would totally recommend them. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Banking app

5
Helps me with my day to day banking. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Helpfull app

4
It is really useful app as you can check your balance everytime or make payments through. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Happy

5
Happy to work with the best bank in UK Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

Great customers protecion

5
Every time they managed to stop any fraud intentions to be done in my account. Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

People friendly bank

5
The best product you can ever imagine, banking with Barclays and using the Barclaycard has given me a great peace of mind, also the benefit of blue rewards where I get paid. Wao what a peace banking with Barclays Great products, great service, great customer care xxxxx Reviewed on: 12th December 2018

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