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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

Great bank to be with

5
I am really happy i chose Barclays to bank with they even put a beautiful picture on my debit card and are extremely helpful in every way Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Banking app

5
The banking app is so user friendly and makes life a lot easier Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Perfect

5
Easy to use and very simple, any issues I have or setting up Apple Pay for example, was incredibly easy and the staff are all very friendly. I would never change banks. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays App - brilliant and easy to use

5
I love banking with Barclays. The app is fantastic and very easy to use. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Perfect for my needs

5
Love Barclays, been with them for years. Their mobile banking Ap is fantastic & so easy to use. Love how you can see all your accounts, including Barclaycard & mortgage. Definitely recommend Barclays for banking. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent

5
I am 99% satisfied !!!!!1% leaves a space to improve more Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best bank by a long way

5
I have had several bank accounts in my time but I have been loyal to Barclays for over five years, always very satisfied with their customer service, going into branch is always fast and easy. Online banking app is the best, help to buy ISA also the best available, couldn’t be happier, keep it up Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent app

5
I love this app because is very easy to use and quick transactions. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Best Bank in Uk

5
I love this Bank it's always giving it's customers rewards. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The best

5
The best bank ever .. i love u guys Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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