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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:

Easy to open an account

4
I was a UK resident but not citizen recently arrived in the UK. I went to several banks to open an account but found them uninterested and unhelpful, except Barclays. Several years later I am still with them. Reviewed on: 15th February 2016

Very happy no problems with Barclays at all

5
I have to say that despite some people having bad experiences with Barclays my own experience has been very positive. I love that you can design your own debit card and have just been accepted for a credit card and can see all the details straight away online and have a realistic credit limit. I find their online banking to be excellent, despite a few things that you can only do in branch, and overall am a very happy customer. Thanks Barclays Reviewed on: 24th October 2016

Not bad but

4
Overall the facilities are fantastic but the only regret is if the contactless payments made could be shown on the account immediately as well Reviewed on: 27th September 2016

Good

4
It was very good very good I loved it Reviewed on: 27th September 2016

Brilliant service

5
Banked with Barclays for 4 years now and have always relieved brilliant service! Always friendly and helpful :) Reviewed on: 27th September 2016

Not great

3
Not great with people with bad credit, they should do more to help Reviewed on: 27th September 2016

barclays rewards

5
love it! £3 in £7 in your account each month ! Blue reward scheme is great! Reviewed on: 4th August 2016

Card blocked 3 times in 4 months!

2
I joined Barclays after a friend recommended them to me. The first 12 months I had no issues atall. The past 6 months I have had nothing but problems!! My account has been. Frozen 3 times in the past 4 months due to "fraudulent activity " Barclays customers service team passed me around to 3 different people until I got to the person that could help. My account was unblocked and I was told the companies that had taken money from my account and that they could get this money back for me. I was then placed on hold and when the adviser came back he told me that they couldn't claim the money back I had to do it myself. Since this I have received my new card and yet again had the same problem. Reviewed on: 9th July 2016

Very good

5
So nice really good customer service and very fair an dhelpful Reviewed on: 30th June 2016

Client Safety

5
I visited my local Barclays Bank to withdraw a large amount of cash as we were having our driveway done. I was impressed that the cashier inquired as to whether i knew the people/company i was handing over that amount of cash to as they worry about scams etc! Reviewed on: 30th June 2016

Brilliant Barclays Bank

5
There online banking app is fantastic. I can check my bank balance anytime anywhere. easy and clear to use. Reviewed on: 24th June 2016

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