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Rating: 4.5 (4922 reviews)

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4.50

Based on 4,922 reviews, last reviewed 18th Mar 2026

3100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

14%

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

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.

Barclays Bank Account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Barclays before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Barclays Current account reviews (4922)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Easy to open an account

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

Easy to use

Just give you the easiest instructions to follow Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best Banking App

Barclays have the most efficient and best error free app going on the app/play store Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great banking services

Excellent mobile banking, barclays, a place to do all your everyday banking. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Efficient service

Staff very professional and helpful will to help each client achieved and meet their goal with each bank visit. Easy to use online services, waiting time is not long. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great app for taking control of finances

Using the Barclays app has made a huge difference to how I manage my finances - I can see my account status any time and can pay bills instantly - it’s just brilliant. I can’t imagine being without it. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Fabulous!!

Easy banking especially with the online banking app that is so easy to use. in addition in every branch there is always friendly staff that are willing to help you with what ever query you may have. Also the twitter accounts that keep you up to date with nay teaching difficulties or anything as a customer I need to know is really helpful. Overall an amazing bank!!! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays banking

Barclays provide a great banking service. I’ve banked with them for over 30 Years with no problems and a very helpful fast customer cafe. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

will recommend to every one

very nice bank easy access best mobile app easy to use. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Real professional bank

I had a Barclays account for the last 5 years and credit card Barclaycard and I never been disappointed. They really surprised me with a gift after I purchase a car. Really happy Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent!

I have been with Barclays since I was 12 years old and they really do work with you! App is easy to use and nothing is ever difficult. Keeping being amazing Barclays Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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