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4.50
Based on 4,920 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I am proud to be a member of a society full of hospi... I am proud to be a member of a society full of hospitality. Been in situations with online banking ,Barclays never fail me. Reviewed on: 3rd March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Very poor. Very poor. Got scammed no help would not recommend Reviewed on: 18th February 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 (4920)

Could be much better

2
I like Barclays unless I have to contact them. Their phone operators do not speak good English and are rude. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2016

great company

5
our local branch is fab nothing is toomuch bother Reviewed on: 22nd June 2016

Excellent service!

5
I often have lots of payments going in and out and it is hard for me to keep track sometimes. The staff always go above and beyond to help me out when I have to query something. A great account! Reviewed on: 21st June 2016

Great bank

4
The bank tellers are always nice and the ways of contacting my bank and managing my account are many. Reviewed on: 17th June 2016

no issues

5
I've never haad any negative issues with Barclays Reviewed on: 2nd June 2016

Excellent Customer Service

5
Ive have been a customer of barclays bank for 18 years and cant fault their excellent customer service. There is no other bank i wouls trust to handle my money! Reviewed on: 2nd June 2016

amoiunt in bank is never up to date

2
as i said the amount you have in your bank takes ages to update and outgoings don't show up for days online banking with them is awful and you need a card reader to transfer anything which is a huge pain Reviewed on: 1st June 2016

Great bank.

4
Always helpful staff. Great to deal with. Reviewed on: 19th May 2016

Great Facilities

5
The new Barclays Bank at Newcastle upon Tyne is great. Gone are the long queues at the counter replaced by manned cash points that you can withdraw or make payments into. Much faster and easy to use once you have had one or two demonstrations from staff. Thanks Barclays. Reviewed on: 19th May 2016

Stupendous customer service

5
The Customer service is second to none, I get through to someone I can actually understand who can answer my queries in a timely manner Reviewed on: 8th May 2016

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