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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
in the past 90 days
75% decrease in 1 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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Kirshaw

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)

Not bad

4
I've been with them for about 30 years and rarely had an issue. When I have they are always happy to help and solved my problem. I'd recommend them :) Reviewed on: 9th November 2018

Only interested in charging

2
They constantly look for ways to increase charges. They are not proactive. Reviewed on: 9th November 2018

brilliant

5
never had a problem in the 10 years ive banked with barclays, always happy to help and very friendly customer service! Reviewed on: 9th November 2018

Very Good

5
Very good service, polite staff and efficient. Reviewed on: 9th November 2018

Barclays - Best Bank

4
I've been a Barclays customer for years. Always received good care and when I have ever had any issues or problems they have always been quick to resolve them and with good care taken. Never had any complaints in all the years I've banked with them. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Great bank!

4
I remember opening my account in my younger teen years with my parents, and it has grown with me adapting to my lifestyle as i've moved through life-moving through a graduate account to savings. Brilliant service and app seamless to use. Would definitely recommend. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

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5
I had an incident with someone taking money from my account and frauding me. Barclays dealt with the matter effectively and kept me updated through out and ensured I had the money back in my account. Been with them over 10 years! Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Great Banking App

5
I love the Barclays banking app as it makes everything so easy. It updates immediately so great for keeping track of spending. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Bank account

4
good for giving you notice of having gone overdrawn enabling you to prevent being charged for un-arranged borrowing. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Helpful

5
I am on a very low income and found it difficult to get a bank account for that reason. Barclays were very helpful and since opening an account with them they have been professional and courteous and their online banking system is easy to use Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

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