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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.31
Based on 4,963 reviews, last reviewed 11th Sep 2026
88% decrease in 5 star reviews
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Latest highest rating:

5

Customer service Imogen and Kaye were extremely helpful when we called into the bank . Reviewed on: 9th July 2026
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Yvonne Wills

Latest lowest rating:

1

Dreadful scam checking options and crashing. 1) The options to get past scam checking are dreadful. Imagine you want to pay for physiotherapy. There is no option to select "Received goods or serv... Read more Reviewed on: 11th September 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 (4963)

Courteous experience

5
Excellent client service experience Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

I have had a current account with Barclays since I w...

5
I have had a current account with Barclays since I was 17 years old (I am now 39). I have remained with them because their service (esp the banking app) is simple, easy to navigate and customer service has always been very helpful. Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

Been with Barclays for many years now and never had...

5
Been with Barclays for many years now and never had a problem with it Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

I’ve had a current account with them for about 15 ye...

4
I’ve had a current account with them for about 15 years and I think they’re the best Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

Excellent to deal with, app is simple and comprehens...

5
Excellent to deal with, app is simple and comprehensive to use. If only Barclays would pay better interest rates. Barclaycard Rewards is great for foreign spending. Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

Barclays staff seem to be trained to be totally arro...

1
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

Closed so many branches, making my nearest one now 2...

1
Closed so many branches, making my nearest one now 25 miles away. Long waits when contacting them by telephone. Ignore emails. Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

Do what I need them to do, on time and...

4
Do what I need them to do, on time and straight answers Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

I set up a wallet for using Euros abroad.

5
I set up a wallet for using Euros abroad. It was easy to set up and use. Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

Products and app work, and great customer support!

5
everything works, and the support team reachable thru the app (for premier banking) offers super back up whenever needed Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

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