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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)

Unbeatable

5
I have no negative comments about my bank account, online banking etc, would not change Barclays to any other bank! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Old Employee

4
Very sceptical about Banking on line but have found it not only good but very useful Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays Banking App

3
Having used the App for some time I was confronted with a message to say that I can no longer use it, as it has been upgraded, and so is no longer compatible with my mobile phone! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

No problems at all, very reliable, friendly staff

5
I had a damaged card and they replaced it within 2 days Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Years of Searching

5
Over time I have had accounts with a few banks for different reasons. HSBC because of global capability, NatWest 35 years and Barclays 18 years... By a very long mile Barclays is the best. Helpful, responsive, reasonable and convenient. Their staff are extremely well trained, wherever they are. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best bank ever

5
I had Barclays account since 2005 and they never disappointed me .I using they loans with low intersest rates and customer service is excellent . Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

good

5
never meet some situations my friends encountered Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

FANTASTIC

5
I find this app so simply easy to use it has so many features, 5 of my family members use this app ... It’s FANTASTIC ... Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

I have been with Barclays since I have been 17 now 55 and have not one problem excellent in every way fantastic

5
Nothing more to say very helpful in every way Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Quick and easy banking app :)

5
Such an easy banking app to use. everything is clearly set out and easy to find what you are looking for as well as offers and loans personalised to you specifically Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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