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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.

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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

The Best

5
I love the app and they have the best customer service. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays

5
Very good and so easy to use mobile banking, I even do not need to have PC, sometimes I pay my bills at work. Thank You. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great place to save and invest

4
Barclays Bank United kingdom has always been the best to me and my friends. Their customer service is great and always ready to assist. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Thank you

5
I am a very satisfied Thank you Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very easy to access and use

5
Great speed of transactions and ease of access Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very good and fast.

5
They are very good with ANY enquiry or something you have noticed. Excellent service. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Accessible Finance at home or on the move

5
Having access 24/7 at home or on the move with online/mobile banking makes keeping your finances in order so very easy. Well done Barclays! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

great user experience

5
Fast, reliable and secure app for any kind of banking operations you might ask for. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Telephone banking enquiries not good

3
Close cards when they shouldn't wrong advice compared to branch offices. Paying in cheques not shown in pending Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great every day banking!

5
I always find barclays very helpful. I find it easy and quick when I need to speak to someone about any problems I may have. I always get great and amazing service. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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