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Barclays: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.5 (4939 reviews)

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4.50

Based on 4,939 reviews, last reviewed 26th Mar 2026

4200% 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

Switching to Barclays Premier Great switching experience and some good benefits with their Premier Banking current account Reviewed on: 26th 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 (4939)

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

Top bank in uk

Very honest and quick responding in any problem i have with the account and app . Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Everything you need in a bank

Brilliant service, brilliant staff, always helpful when needed Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great banking app

The Barclays bankIng app is incredibly easy to use - I use it for everything: account management, fund transfers, Barclaycard transfers, statement checking etc. It has made managing my finances very easy and straightforward. I would recommend Barclays solely on the mobile app. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent app. Brilliant customer service

I love the Barclays app.i also have a child isa , I can quickly move money around and stay in charge of my monies. I love Barclays they are the best bank in the UK in my opinion :) Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Helpful atmosphere

Friendly and helpful staff members and more secure. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Ease of use and Trust

The Barclays Bank App is user friendly, both locally and when overseas. Really not necessary to walk into the bank; old hands, lots of experience. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent

Easy to understood good layout of figures and titles Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays Banking App

Love it. Makes life so much easier! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Worth banking with Barclays just for the App!

Barclays personal banking with the App that they provide make things so easy, far cleaner and user friendly than banking Apps from competitors Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Efficient bank

All that I want I need from them they resolve quickly and easily Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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