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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

Great App

4
Easy to navigate, lots of service. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Boy to Man

5
I've been with barclays since I was 16 now 49 Years old. Have always served me well and will probably be one of the last high street institutions. All through my life around the world Barclays have served my needs very well. Although I like internet I will still need my branch. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The Best

5
Everything on time, secure, informing, OK Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Costumer happy

5
I like the concenience and ease that I barclays offers. I recomend Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent mobile app

5
I use the Barclays mobile banking application extensively and it allows me to do everything I need to without having to turn on my computer. I really like the use if the fingerprint to validate the user and I feel very safe using the app. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent service

5
I would highly recommend barclays bank to new customers. They are easily the best in the world. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Excellent

5
Is an excellent and reliable bank Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Bank

5
I find it easy to check when my has gone in and since the calendar is on it it’s even better to see my direct debts going out now Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very easy to bank with and solved my queries effectively

5
Whenever I have been to them with any queries, they have quickly resolved them with no issues. Also, it is very easy to deposit money and withdraw it using their app Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Bank app really easy and safe to use

5
The Barclays app on my phone makes it very easy for me to access my bank account and keep an eye on all of my transactions Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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