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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,921 reviews, last reviewed 14th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Good proper bank, plenty of branches with good custo... Good proper bank, plenty of branches with good customer service. Secure, well built app with plenty of features Reviewed on: 14th 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 (4921)

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 and easy to use

4
Customer service is great, the app is very manageable and has no fees Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

great app

5
The app is amazing I can check whatever I need to whenever I want to Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Just so easy

5
My daughter is in uni in Bristol, and I find it a godsend to be able to send her money at a touch of a button. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

The Best!

5
The most professional bussines team in The UK! Thank you, Barclays! Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Very satisfied with the service

5
Easy and quick way to access app Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Fast, easy and reliable app

5
Using the app on my phone almost daily sometimes 2 to 3 times a day. I transfer money b between accounts a lot and make payments. I use the app for all my banking from ISA to saving, business and premium current account. I get all my notifications from the app as well as warnings and confirmations on different transactions weather going in or out the accounts. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Exceptional app

5
Fantastic banking app which is very easy to use and makes banking online a breeze. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

App so easy to use

5
Since using my Barclays App I find keeping track of my finances much easier and paying accounts via the App is easy too! Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Bank app opinion

5
Great customs, personnel always helpful in any case, fast reactions in emergency situation... etc. I am really happy to be part of that bank ;) Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Mybanking

5
I like that it is really easy to use people would never get confused Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

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