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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

Very nice an easy to use

5
Very nice an easy to use. Nice app. Keep that!!! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Easy online Banking.

5
Since moving to Barclays and using the online Banking app, I can manage my accounts with ease, and know exactly what goes on and out of my accounts each day. Brilliant. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Super

5
App is so easy to use and clear. You don’t need to go to the bank everything is in one place. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Good service

5
I’m using Barclays from last 11 years.they give very nice service and always recommend to my family Nd friends. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

love my Barclays App

5
I use my Barclays App every day it is so useful Amazing Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Mobile app

5
Best Bank ever. So proactive. Safe. Supportive. With so many opportunities. Love it Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great app

5
The app is great it has a Callander for future payments Very easy to transfer money to friends and family Staff are very nice and friendly when you need to pop in store Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Simple, effective.

5
Having moved banks earlier in the year the app was one of the main reasons for doing so and it has not disappointed. Simple yet effective and allows me to do everything I need during the commute rather than adding to the dreaded to do list! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Easy

5
The App is well designed and easy to use.. customer service spot on Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent service

5
Always helpful and efficient in solving any banking queries Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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