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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.31
Based on 4,963 reviews, last reviewed 11th Sep 2026
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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)

Great online but what about your branches??

4
Problems setting up account which did get rectified & since then all fine,like online set up but shame I can't rely on local branches to be open regular hours and the main branch that is open mon-fri 9-5 uses mainly machines with one business desk but they need so many staff on the floor supporting customers use these machines is this any better?! Also why isn't Barclays supporting the Android pay app?? Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Never let me down yet

5
Very easy to use and never let me down in my 25 years with them Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Excellent Bank Account

5
Love my account with Barclays Bank. I have signed up for the Blue Rewards scheme and have been gaining lots of cash back over Christmas. Have also loved using the App on my phone this year which I would rate as one of the best Apps I have ever used. Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Blue Rewards

5
A cashier advised I could benefit from adding blue rewards to my account. A little bonus every month Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Great customer service and value for money

5
Love the Barclays Blue Rewards. I receive £8 monthly as customer. Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Best Bank

5
Very customer focussed and always looking for ways to improve customer satisfaction. Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

great customer service

5
ringing me with monthly updates on my accounts Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Been helpful over the years

4
Worked with finances to get the best product Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Fine

4
Have had no problems with them, but it doesn't give me anything special Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

Great Company

4
I have joined Barclays ever since i was 17 and still with them, a great company to join to. Services and security are excellent. And the Branches and staff are helpful. Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

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