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Barclays: Current account reviews

4.50
Based on 4,953 reviews, last reviewed 28th Apr 2026
22% increase in 5 star reviews
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67% increase in 1 star reviews
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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)

Accounts

5
In over 15 years as a customer I have always received a friendly service and a fast response to any problems Reviewed on: 20th June 2017

BRILLIANT

4
Have banked with them for years and have a number of products with them very helpful and kind staff Reviewed on: 12th June 2017

Great service and always help at hand.

4
Barclays Bank, at branch level always seem so accomadting and helpful. Reviewed on: 12th June 2017

BEST BANK

5
HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL AND QUICK TO RESPOND Reviewed on: 11th June 2017

An average experience

3
No problems, but no outstanding customer service either. Reviewed on: 11th June 2017

barclays is great!

5
they offer good services for first time credit users Reviewed on: 10th June 2017

Loan

1
I applied for and got a loan from Barclays and they added interest payments that were wrong.. I continued paying the overpayment for years until I realised it was wrong I eventually got a settlement from them but only after I threatened to go to the ombudsman! Reviewed on: 7th June 2017

Flexible Service

5
Flexible service with one - to - one banking. Perfect for flexibility and transferrring money especially when using the App. Reviewed on: 31st May 2017

Never

1
Totally dreadful. Unethical and dirty. Stay well away. The star rating is generous. I was not given the option of a straightforward '0'. Reviewed on: 31st May 2017

Customer

4
I am very happy to have my account with Barclays,no hidden fees the employers from brach treat you very nicely Reviewed on: 31st May 2017

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