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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,922 reviews, last reviewed 18th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Switched from Santander to Barclays Just done a switch from Santander, very impressed how Barclays have handled the switch. Great communication throughout, very easy to do Reviewed on: 18th March 2026
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Neil P

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 (4922)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Best high street banking app

5
The barclays app is the most user friendly out there and the features available are those which cannot be matched at the moment. Further their savings rates remain competitive Reviewed on: 4th June 2024

useful app for managing money

5
This app makes it convenient for transferring money and buying financing products. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Great service

5
So easy to use even for a 71 year old Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Best experience, easy to use app

5
Lovely customer service, i will definately recommended barclays to my friends and family Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Easy to understand and use

5
Not necessary to call helpline. Everything is clearly expressed. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Barclays Mobile Banking

5
This app is great. Simple to understand and easy to do transactions and payments. You keep control of your finances and balance sheet. This app also provides notifications and alerts on safe banking and educates people on fraud and money laundering. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

very

5
I have a autistic son and the app linked to my account makes it easy for me to transfer finances to him when required without hassle Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

great

5
helpful and reliable bank, looking forward to continuing with them. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Would not bank anywhere else

5
All my family (even grandparents) bank with Barclays and even if you call them they are always happy to help and very polite Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Happy customer

5
I find the mobile app really helpful for managing my money, and the staff at my local branch are well trained, friendly, and very helpful. Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

Love the app on the phone

3
Love the app to use on the phone for easy transfers Reviewed on: 8th December 2018

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