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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,939 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 (4939)

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

All I need.

5
Ease of use, secure and does all I want in a app. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great

5
Great banking experience and feels safe Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent

5
Excellent service in regards to understanding what you want from your account. Since saving my money with Barclays I’ve never felt that my money has ever been as safe as it is now Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The online banking app

4
The online banking app makes it so much easier to manage my money. It enables me to keep track of my spending and as a university student I find this very helpful. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The best

5
Best Services The Best Crew!!!! I am very happy with you Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Streamlined App

4
The app and support given through online and in their branches are fantastic. They always get straight to the point and help out as much as they can. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Anthony chukwu

5
Since I started using BARCLAYS bank I have never had any problems with their services you people are wonderful.great Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very happy

5
Just easy to use and navigate, excellent Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Never any problems

5
I've used barclays for over 20 years, on the few occasions there has been any problems they were always sorted quickly and easily with friendly staff, both in branch and on line. The banking app ia easy to use, clear and VERY informative, even including the map of where my purchase was made. Very impressed Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent.

5
Brilliant online banking. Happy to be with this bank! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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