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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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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:

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

Acceptable

3
Does what it’s supposed to do, have had only a couple issues with them, but always receive help required Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

I love the app and the way i can do online banking. Is

5
Is great to have a Barclays card Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

I like it

5
It’s very good I like whenever I want they solve my problem immediately Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great

5
Very easy to use no problem at all Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very easy to use

5
Everything about this app is so easy. Whether it is using the phone or tablet there is absolutely no problem. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best bank account ever

5
Out of all the banks ive been with Barclays is the best. Wouldnt go to any other ever again Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

No problems

5
Easy, quick access at my fingertips. Whenever wherever 24/7 can’t fault it. I constantly use my app and handle my account/ kids accounts with ease and literally couldn’t live without it. From moving money, paying others, paying in cheques or direct debts. Even had advice or updated my card details through a safe and secure app that hasn’t ever failed me. One happy customer!! Thank you Barclays Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good

5
Always there when I need it never any problems quick service Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good service

5
Good service, easy access, app easy to use Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Been with Barclays for 40 years wouldn't bank anywhere ey

5
Barclays are always there to talk to and the staff at my local branch are the best Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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