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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

Banking App.

5
It's an easy app to use and extremely important to me such as moving money and payments. Reviewed on: 11th December 2018

Easy Access

5
Its easy access and it’s not complicated. If you need any help with anything they give all the support you need. Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

The best !

5
Hi . I'm using this up from 2014 I think , is the best , easy to use even for Romanian like me hahaha . The best , and really useful Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

Mever even considered another bank in 20 years

5
Always great service and get what I need from a bank. Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

The Best Bank in UK

5
Always happy, easy to use, easy access, a lot offers, just the best of the best, already recommended to my friends and they happily using it! Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

Barclays is my favorite bank

5
There are no drawbacks or mistakes in the account and the handling of the customer is perfect I will advise my friends and family to deal with Barclays Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

best bank overall

5
the bank has been brilliant so far Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

Simple, convenient. A great banking app.

5
I ve found my banking with Barclays simple, quick and convenient to use. I can access my accounts on the go, pay a friend, transfer from one account to another and check my balance. With text alerts when funds are running low. Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

devina Franklin

2
My bank is not bad. But I would like to say that my bank sometimes pay some company that I never set payments. Few times happened recently. ok thanks Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

100% the best bank

5
Barclays bank is fantastic! It offers so much more in keeping me on track with my finances, i feel like this is the best I've ever been and i owe it all to Barclays. wish i moved to Barclays along time ago. the staff are always helpful and go out of their way to help me. Reviewed on: 10th December 2018

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