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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,953 reviews, last reviewed 28th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Trustworthy bank Trustworthy bank, I’ve banked with Barclays since I turned 18 years old, for the last 12 years they have been very reliable, the app works perfectly w... Read more Reviewed on: 28th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Appaling service, no branches left in a 15 mile radius Appaling service, no branches left in a 15 mile radius Reviewed on: 17th April 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 (4953)

Reliable bank

5
A reliable bank. Easy to communication and quick and effective at solving problems. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Best Bank

5
I've been with Barclays all my life and I've never had a problem with them. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Always been good to me

4
Been with Barclays for years and have never had any problems. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars in because they keep closing branches and there are never enough counter staff on at busy times. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

I love my bank account

5
I have been with Barclays since I was 14. I have tried other bank account with other banks but I have never found one that is as good as Barclays. It gives me everything I want, hassle free and the most important....Its easy to use. Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Easy to run

4
need to update faster on support for smart transactions, Android Pay, Samsung pay Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Reliability

5
I have banked with Barclays and held my current with them since I started work in 1968 (50 years). To date I have never had a problem or any issues. Reviewed on: 7th November 2018

Excellent on line access

5
The Barclays online access to accounts for me is excellent, it’s constantly being updated and streamlined to make things as easy as possible. Reviewed on: 7th November 2018

Best bank

5
Easily contactable by phone or email and enquiries typically answered within a day - great service. Reviewed on: 6th November 2018

Helpful

4
Barclays have always been helpful to those in their time if need. Such as with overdrafts and in arranged overdrafts so that payments can be made. The Barclays mobile banking app is also very easy to use and fast. I will continue to use their service and recommend the company to others. Reviewed on: 6th November 2018

Smart account

5
I like my current account because of the fantastic mobile banking app and any time I go into a branch they are always helpful and friendly Reviewed on: 6th November 2018

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