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Barclays: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.5 (4953 reviews)

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4.50

Based on 4,953 reviews, last reviewed 28th Apr 2026

22% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

67% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

14%

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

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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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)

Very Poor company

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good bank

I’ve been with Barclays all my life and I’ve always found my local bank helpful and friendly. There’s been a few occasions where they’ve contacted me and noticed an odd transaction and stopped it before it’s even been authorised which I couldn’t be more happy about! All in all they’re a great bank and I won’t be leaving any time soon. Reviewed on: 7th November 2017

Long time customer

Have been with barclays for over 40 years and never been let down by them Reviewed on: 7th November 2017

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