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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

Perfect

5
Great peoaple and verry friendley Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

A good banking experience.

5
I have everything I need in one place. I can do all my payment and transfer and more anywhere I am through my smartphone. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Would definitely recommend banking with Barclays

5
It's a great bank, I've used them for years and not had any problems. Their app is also really polished and makes so many things easy to do such as transferring money, checking balance etc. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Amazing

5
I have a part-time job at school and I need a loan to buy a car Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Never had issues with them!

5
App is absolutely helpful. You can do nearly everything using only your phone. Besides, you're account is protected. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

The app is awesome

5
It easy for me to monitor my money where ever I am. Text to say who payed in check where money are going instead waiting for bank statements or going to bank when it not possible. It an awesome app for me to stay incontrol of my money. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Bestest bank

5
I have loved being with Barclays because they are friendly and approachable and they offer lots of various ways to help me manage my money better. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Barclays...no.1 Bank

4
The seriousness of banking is seen with the naked eye. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

I recommended

5
Is good for me! For everything Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Stress free

5
So easy to manage peace of mind to keep update on money Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

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