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Based on 4,875 reviews, last reviewed 14th Jun 2025
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5

barclays has been good. barclays has been good. have used them for years both home and abroad. i had an issue with a payment bouncing but they told me straight away so i was ... Read more Reviewed on: 12th June 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Disappointing for loyal customers If you're looking for a current account that gives you something back, Barclays might disappoint. The standard account pays no interest on your balanc... Read more Reviewed on: 11th April 2025
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Never disappointed!

5
I have been a Barclays bank customer since I was 19 yrs old and I am now 70!!! They have never let me down! I do have other accounts with other banks and taken advantage of cash back but I am not about to leave Barclays!! Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Savings pots

5
Originally had a mortgage linked account with savings pots. Have found the savings pots so useful have kept the account even after paying off the mortgage. A great way to organise my money. Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Very Poor company

1
Very poor bank been with them for 26 years and all I get is high overdraft charges tried speaking to them but their not interested at all. I really would not recommend them at all. I feel very unfairly treated by my bank. Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

The quickest and easiest application with help from the right people straight away

5
So, as I have had issues with my cash flow of late I decided maybe it's best to look into new banking options. As my credit history is a little tarnished from some mistakes in the past it put me in a bind for opening up a new account. After looking online I found that most accounts I had to pay for and I had already been to a few high street names and was outright laughed at. So I was amazed when I walked into Barclays holding nothing more than my passport, a council tax letter and my tail between my legs and asked for an account. I was amazed when the lady behind the counter said certainly and I was told that I am lucky that an adviser is available now so take a seat. Not two minutes had passed when I was escorted to a room where I was asked about my banking history, current address and usual jargon. I was amazed after about 10 minutes of questions I was given a form, put my old John Hancock on it and was then passed a booklet. Inside the lady had written an account number and sort code, in which I said so what does this mean? She told me my account was open and I would receive my debit card in the next few days. Low and behold the next day! I check the post and there we go. I am now a Barclays customer. I have had no issues at all with them. Their staff are super friendly and helpful in Harrogate and would highly recommend banking with them. Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Location

2
I only use this bank so I can put money in then transfer it out due to location it is the only bank available Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Barclays ok

4
Happy with my Barclays account particularly Pingit that allows me to send money to my student daughter instantly and easily. Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Perfect for me

5
Had an account for over 10 yeats with no problem at all . Use online banking regularly and again I have no issues with it . Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Generally good

3
Having banked with Barclays for the last 17 years, I can't say I've been blown away by their service or products. They have been reliable but they aren't cheap, and I have doubts about their corporate ethics. Reviewed on: 7th November 2017

Generally helpful and competent

4
Any minor problems I have had with my account have been sorted promptly. The only gripe would be my investment ISA has been migrated over from Barclays Stockbrokers and the banking app does not yet let me manage a portfolio on the move. Reviewed on: 7th November 2017

Blue Rewards

4
Good security - good rewards - not caught fiddling yet. Reviewed on: 7th November 2017

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