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Name: Current account
Rating: 4.58 (4875 reviews)

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4.46

Based on 4,875 reviews, last reviewed 14th Jun 2025

35% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

25% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

14%

Latest highest rating:

5

barclays has been good. barclays has been good. have used them for years both home and abroad. i had an issue with a payment bouncing but they told me straight away so i was ... Read more Reviewed on: 12th June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Disappointing for loyal customers If you're looking for a current account that gives you something back, Barclays might disappoint. The standard account pays no interest on your balanc... Read more Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

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Barclays Current account reviews (4875)

Average bank

Easy to open a bank account, it does what it says on the tin no more. When you call their customer services it can be rather frustrating as they don't speak English that well. Also they don't give any perks. Reviewed on: 21st November 2015

Reliable and trustworthy service.

The only time I have ever had trouble is when I forgot my online banking details which shows how seriously they take their security. Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Accused of Fraud!

I have been a Barclays bank customer for 17 years Never had any issue with my account, always in credit, always had my wages paid in monthly and could never fault them on most services. However not so long ago I went into the bank with my fiance as we wanted to open a joint account and the lady behind the desk basically refused to let us open a joint account and in a round about way said it was because she suspected us of trying to open a fraudulent account. As I said I have never had any issues, but you would have thought a long standing customer would have been treated better face to face - we went to my fiances bank after we left and they had no problems with us opening one so it was Barclays loss. Face to Face service is poor, everything else, great!! Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Flexible, customer central approach

I have had two positive experiences which I feel single out Barclay's, at least my branch of Barclay's as better than the average. Our impression of n entire bank is determined in large part by the experience we have with the individual staff members. I once went into the red due to an error in my council tax bill. I was duly charge an exorbitant overdraft charge. I requested an appointment with the manger to present my case - 1. I would have had sufficient funds if my local Count Council hadn't made an error 2. I had banked with them since my undergraduate years 35 years ago nd have never been overdrawn. They listened and accepted my case on its individual merits - flexibility. When I pop down to my bank I like to take my dog with me because she is anxious when left alone and although it says no dogs I have been told by on floor staff to ignore it - once again a flexible approach Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Great communication and very customer friendly easy to use Internet banking app highly recommend

Had a bad experience with another bank and changed to Barclays very easy transaction and helped me loads through the transition phase Reviewed on: 10th November 2015

Security

It is a great bank to open up your account with. Offers free antivirus softwares and you can personalise your card! Reviewed on: 10th November 2015

I've had a great experience using barclays they have such friendly staff

Barclays is a great bank to bank with I would not change. Reviewed on: 7th November 2015

I always receive friendly and polite service through barclays.

I have always had positive views about barclays I am currently with them myself never had any issues with them. I find they have recently been giving me more like my insurance for example last year i wasn't able to insure my laptop as they was only allowing products to the value of £800 though my laptop was worth more but I'm glad barclays are now allowing me to insure it at such a great price! I feel I have always been receiving the service I want and they are very helpful and polite in local branches too. Reviewed on: 7th November 2015

very helpful

the customer service is very good, you call and they will respond with a solution within minutes. Barclays are very reliable and have very kind and helpful assistants Reviewed on: 6th November 2015

Fantastic bank, friendly customer service, helpful staff in branch, easy to use online banking.

Barclays are a great bank. Whenever I have gone in branch the staff have been friendly and helpful. Service in branch has always been quick and easy. I access online banking through the Barclays app on an almost daily basis - this is a fantastic way to check a balance, transfer money etc with just a few clicks. Best bank I have ever her an account with. Reviewed on: 5th November 2015

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