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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

Great product

5
The best bank I have been with their customer service is good and have never had a problem with the bank Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Never had any problems!!

5
Absolutely nothing to complain about great banking great staff and great mobile app :) Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays is doing a great job

5
The mobile banking is just amazing..Very easy to transfer money to other accounts and enough info to keep you safe from scammers Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays

5
Barclays are the most helping bank account going. You can see what money goes in/out always good service on the phone and in the store Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Brilliant App

5
Easy to use. Convenient. Has revolutionised my banking experience! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The bank that listens and understands

5
I am impressed with the on line banking. This is my first account on line I've never had a problem and I like the ease of use of the app. I'm not great with technology but love this app and the bank in general. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best App

5
Very convenient and easy to use Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The best

5
The best bank from England with good staff Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent bank

5
Barclays 5* bank highly recommended. Great customer service Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best Bank in the UK they look after their customers

5
Always staff friendly ready to help customers. A very good mobile app which is updating often with newer and better stuff Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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