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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

Wonderfull

5
I love my App Barclays because it is so easy to work every where. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best account

5
Clearly and understandable. Easy to use. Very good customer service. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Happy to use

5
I am impressed with how easy to use the app and manage accounts in the bank Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Hi

5
Excellent bank the best in the world Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great service ..

5
I have got a nother bank but Barclays is the best . Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Easy to use, Easy to transfer & good performance

5
The bank account is user friendly and easy to use. It is quick and easy to transfer money across accounts and to other people. I particularly like how every transaction is almost immediately viewable on your statement and if it hasn't actually been taken out it is within pending transactions. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Simple and effective.

5
Very easy to navigate and offers all the features you could want from a banking app! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best service from a bank

5
Great app. Brings my other accounts across too. Easy to use. Simple and quick. I love the fact that I can do it all from the app too. Outstanding Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Trustworthy easy to use

5
Helpful app's easy to download easy to use checking transactions Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

So simple to use.

5
I love the ease of use, I can pay bills, save money, move money and after all this I get cashback rewards, amazing!! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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