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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,938 reviews, last reviewed 26th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Switching to Barclays Premier Great switching experience and some good benefits with their Premier Banking current account Reviewed on: 26th March 2026
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Richard Thompson

Latest lowest rating:

1

Barclays staff seem to be trained to be totally arro... Barclays staff seem to be trained to be totally arrogant and totally unhelpful to customers Even if they argue theyre not. Reviewed on: 24th March 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 (4938)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Best high street banking app

5
The barclays app is the most user friendly out there and the features available are those which cannot be matched at the moment. Further their savings rates remain competitive Reviewed on: 4th June 2024

The helpful bank

5
With their refurbed branches and excellent staff to customer ratio., Barclays makes you welcome and works very hard to meet your needs. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

My first and maybe last best banking experience

5
Starting with your staff and ending with your mobile application, I can say I always felt safe, listened, my requests have always been nicely and quickly accomplished, for me, your bank will stay my best experience when is about finance. Everything is clear, simple and sure. Thank you for your services! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

All round fantastic package!

5
Great products & services, with easy to use technology and fantastic customer service! Could not ask for more! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very easy to use even I can do it

5
Easy to get on and I even cancelled a direct debit fully recommend Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Not upfront!

1
Not clear or concise information given, asked for a credit card, didnt tell us that we would have to move our salary to this account for the credit card go through until after she had applied for the credit card for us. Make sure all information is given upfront not after something is done! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very easy to use

5
The banking app is very good with lots of facilities and the support options are superb Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best customer service

5
The branch customer service is second to none. When you get through the doors there is always an assistant ready to help. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Today

5
Today Barclays making the way. To Banking Easy it s all there if you Don, t know their, take the time. To make thing Easier before I would run Now new would of confident I can do this COOL Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very good

5
I have banked with Barclays for over 15 years- very good service Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good service

5
Always take care when arrive in the bank. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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