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4.50
Based on 4,941 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great Bank Barclays have been amazing with supporting me through every step of my current account issues. They are particularly incredible at resolving customer ... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Account closed with no warning. Funds frozen. Account closed with no warning. They related on a message sent to an online message board. No call. No letter to address. Cards cut off. Locked out of... Read more Reviewed on: 1st 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.

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 (4941)

Review of the Barclays, Current account:

Best high street banking app

5
The barclays app is the most user friendly out there and the features available are those which cannot be matched at the moment. Further their savings rates remain competitive Reviewed on: 4th June 2024

Personal Bank Account

4
I have been a Barclays customer for nearly 50 years and have never noticed a mistake on my account. Reviewed on: 1st January 2018

Barclays is for me

5
Been with Barclays for years and never had a problem. Great customer service and always reliable Reviewed on: 1st January 2018

5* customer service

5
Since I have opened an account with Barclays I have never been more satisfied with the banking facilities especially in comparison to Barclays competitor's such as NatWest and HSBC. Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

Amazing

5
Brilliant and easy to set up. The staff where great. Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

Excellent Mobile Banking App

5
The best banking app by a country mile. Can pay in cheques unto £500 by taking a picture and set up regular payments. Very clean and functional app. Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

great bank

5
great service by qualified advisors Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

Extremely hard to open

1
I find extremely hard to open a bank account Reviewed on: 29th December 2017

Hassle free banking

4
Been a customer for over 20 years and never had an issue Reviewed on: 28th December 2017

One of the best uk bank branches

5
Been registered with an account for 7 years now. Excellent service and account setting available. Reviewed on: 26th December 2017

Fantastic ahead of the game

5
Just my wife so happy with their services Reviewed on: 24th December 2017

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