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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

Brilliant Banking App

5
Barclays Banking App caters for all my on-line needs Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent

5
Been with the rest, & think Barclays are the best Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great app

5
Easy to use and easy to download Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good for everyone

5
This app has got everythink what I need even direct contact or map with the closest brand building Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent banking service

5
Prompt service backed with good customer services. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Local bank closures

5
Mobile apps invalueable, account available at all times Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great bank, easy to use. Great app

5
Regularly use this banking app. No issues, keeps me updated a touch of a button. Keep an eye on my finances. Easy to set up direct debits or pay someone. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Easy, honest and reliable

5
I have been with Barclays for a few years and I have constantly found them to be very fast with any enquiries I have, solving any problems straight away and finding the best accounts for me to save money Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Brilliant

5
Great service and banking app. Would happily recommend this bank to anyone Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Amazing product

5
Easy to use app and i have control over account very easy ..just on click Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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