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Barclays: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.5 (4936 reviews)

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4.50

Based on 4,936 reviews, last reviewed 25th Mar 2026

4000% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

400% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

14%

Latest highest rating:

5

Fast service but the minimal limited opening hours o... Fast service but the minimal limited opening hours of banks is affecting me Reviewed on: 25th March 2026

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.

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Barclays Current account reviews (4936)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Easy to open an account

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

Quick with security updates.

Makes life that bit easier. with all the turmoil that this causes Barclays and its customers. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great app

Great when I can freeze my card when it's been misplaced, also love it to personalise my card with photos of my loved ones Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very helpful

As a student, having the mobile banking app has helped me keep all of my finances in order as well as making it easy to send/receive money quickly. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent mobile app

So easy to use and understand . Very helpful. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best app ever

The best BANK in uk i Love this BANK Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays banking app

This is the best thing ever happened to me , I have all my statements , details and help in one great application , thank you for making our lives easier and saving time and trips to bank machines ! Truly greatful ! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very good

Very helpful bank with good customer service and a great app Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Most reliable service

They offer excellent customer service, and they are the one I trust to manage my money. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good experience

My experience has been good, the customer service is good and everything is sorted efficiently. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Brilliant app

Ease of access to viewing account money and making payments and transfers between other accounts/banks. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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