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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:

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

I like Barclay

5
I like Barclay business I like great job Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good Customer service

5
Well professional.good knowledge and understanding.excelent communication skills Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

I'm happy to be your client

5
a great application at all times I can follow my money. You are the best bank Thank you Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Awesome!

5
Very helpful and friendly staff Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Reliable service

4
I have been very satisfied about Barclays banking account,always up to date and very easy to utilise. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

easy to use moblie banking app

5
mobile banking app is very easy to use, easy to find what you need, and very easy to get through to customer service, I have called couple of times myself , and it was very helpful. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays the way to go...

5
It's hugely reassuring to use the Barclays app, as i do all my transactions with a piece of mind knowing that I'm fraud free. For me it's 100 % secure. I just love Barclays bank app... Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Manage Your Account with Ease

5
So easy to manage my money Transfer between accounts & make payments on time with daily checks to account on mobile app Get Rewards for everyday needs & shopping experiences You feel like your very own bank manager with Barclays Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Makes it easier and quicker to look at my accounts

5
Having Barclays Bank app has been brilliant also enables me to contact them easily if needed. Able to check my account with ease. Wished I had it years ago Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Service

5
I’ve been with Barclays for many years there service is excellent reliable an professional prompt in everything polite an easy to deal with Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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