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4.50
Based on 4,921 reviews, last reviewed 14th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

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Good proper bank, plenty of branches with good custo... Good proper bank, plenty of branches with good customer service. Secure, well built app with plenty of features Reviewed on: 14th March 2026
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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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Simple and easy to use

5
Easy and secure banking. Happy with the customer service I've received on the phone and online. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Brilliant in-branch service!

5
I switched from Halifax when I moved in with my partner so Inpopped in branch and the gentleman was polite, efficient and very knowledgeable! everything the Halifax weren’t! everything was quick and easy and the mobile app works great!! banking made simple!! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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A true life partner

5
I have been with Barclays nearly my entire life, over 30 years of banking. I have held other bank accounts but not for long. Barclays are truly the perfect life partner, always there to help, always there when you need them, reliable and with great customer service. Their banking app is simply 100% perfect. It always works, does virtually everything you could possible want to do, feels secure and is fast and reliable. The user interface is so clear and easy to follow that I have never had to wonder what to do next. Quite simply, it just works exactly as you would expect. I recommend Barclays to everyone as a stand out example of what every business should be like, truly customer focussed and service orientated. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Easy to use

5
So far, best bank i’ve ever been with. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Andrei S

Thumbs Up

5
I wouldn’t be without Barclays Mobile Banking. Everything I need to know about or transact on my account is right there at my fingertips Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Very impressed.

5
The Barclays mobile app has saved me so much money. I have a low income so juggling my finances is often essential. Furthermore, Barclay give fair warning when an account has run low. This has been a great help for me. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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The best bank

5
Great service, quick solving problems. Happy to be their customer Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Barclays hands on service

5
Overall experience at Barclays I found in house plus telephonically , the assistance received was second to non excellence. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Looking out for customers

4
I found the staff at Barclays incredibly helpful. The staff genuinely tried their best to help me out. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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Excellent

5
Excellent bank . When i moved here barclays was one of the veru few banks that help me set myself up Reviewed on: 7th December 2018
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