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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

Best app

5
Best banking app and its easy to use for everybody Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Great service

5
I have had my account for about 35 years and have had no problems with it or the staff in branch. The website and App are easy to log on and use. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

The best

5
the best bank in England for me Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays banking App

5
Excellent app, I can talk direct to my bank, book appointments, cancel d/d’s most importantly keep track of my money! Would be lost without it Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Very pleasing service

5
Allways a pleasure to bank with. Services and options allways clear and easy to use. Happy customer, highly reccomended! Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Amazing app

5
Amazing app, efficient, speedy and effective. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays best by far

5
Everything is very easy to use and is explained very well,all staff are helpful and polite Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Brilliant services

5
Exceptional services I would recommend 10/10 to anyone Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

A very trustworthy company

5
Barclays member of over 10 years,it took care and supported me at all times for my best interests. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

Barclays is helpful, easy and informative. The service is spectacular and prompt.

4
Never had a problem with Barclays. Customer service is by far the best. Reviewed on: 7th December 2018

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